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About Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Andrea R Huelsenbeck is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a former elementary general music teacher. A freelance writer in the 1990s, her nonfiction articles and book reviews appeared in Raising Arizona Kids, Christian Library Journal, and other publications. She is currently working on a middle grades novel and a poetry collection.

Wordless Wednesday/Flower of the Day: Water Lily

More Flower of the Day.

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Scripture Break #48

In my Father’s House are many dwelling places; if not, I would have told you. I am going away to prepare a place for you. If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and … Continue reading

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Scripture Break #47

And if we know that He hears whatever we ask, we know that we have what we have asked Him for (1 John 5:15 HCSB).

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Scripture Break #46

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My Biggest Regret

Sometime in 1978, my mother-in-law (whom I called Mom), a pack-a-day smoker for more than 40 years, discovered she had lung cancer. Whenever we asked her about her prognosis, she said, “I have to see the doctor again in two weeks.” … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Baby Pinecones

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Sergei Rachmaninoff

Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (Russian, 1873–1943) lived well into the 20th century, but his compositions are unabashedly Romantic. He started learning the piano at age 4 and graduated from Moscow Conservatory in 1892. Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in C-sharp minor that he wrote at age … Continue reading

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My Top 10 Favorite Blogs

What makes for a good blog? The author’s voice, for one thing. If a post engages me, it’s often because I feel like I’m connecting with a friend, someone who shares my interests and is willing to discuss them with … Continue reading

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Scripture Break #45

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How to Live a Simple Life

I don’t know about you, but my life has become very complicated. Since Covid, my life revolves around taking care of my semi-disabled husband. I don’t go anywhere, except his doctor and physical therapy appointments, and quick trips to the … Continue reading

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