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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.

Scripture Break #42

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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What Does Jesus Look Like?

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Christ in Gethsemane by Heinrich Hoffmann I always (or since my 30s, anyway) thought I knew exactly Who Jesus is—God the Son, second Person of the Holy Trinity, born of a virgin, died to redeem us, etc. But lately, my … Continue reading →

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10 Amazing Art Blogs and Websites

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I love art. I love to make art, see art, and read about art. Today I am sharing ten of my favorite places on the web to find art. Now it’s your turn. Do you know a wonderful art blog that … Continue reading →

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LET IT SNOW!

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Originally posted on Writing and Illustrating:
I thought most of you would enjoy some snowy illustrations from 2022 to get you in the winter mood. For those of you who were affected by the winter storms that caused so much…

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed celebration of Our Lord’s birth. For your listening pleasure, here is a wonderful performance of Handel’s Messiah. It’s long, so you may enjoy having it playing in the background as you go about about … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Concert

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

From 2018.

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Scripture Break #41

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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Handbells for Christmas, 2022

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

One of the activities I’ve missed since the beginning of the pandemic is playing in the handbell choir in church. They started up again in September of 2021, but I opted out until September of this year. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Scripture Break #40

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Psalm 23 as translated by Taki Miyashina The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush, He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals. He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity. He leads me in … Continue reading →

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George Frederic Handel

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Georg Friederich Händel (1685-1759) was born in Halle, in what is now Sachsen (Saxony), Germany. Though he showed interest in music as a child, his father wanted him to study law. His mother, however, encouraged his musical inclinations. While still … Continue reading →

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