Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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.

Quote of the Day

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Video of the Day: Judging a Quilt Show

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Wordless Wednesday: Boats for Rent

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Scripture Break #70

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Wordless Wednesday/ Flower of the Day: Hibiscus

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Video of the Day: Complainers

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

“. . . life is a gym membership with a really complicated cancellation policy . . .”

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Video of the Day: Ringing Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

This is our handbell choir, Ringing Praise, playing in church last year. You may recognize snippets of “Carol of the Bells” and “Sing We Now of Christmas.” I’m behind the lady playing the flute. Merry Christmas, everyone!

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Handbells for Christmas, 2025 Edition

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

At Doing Life Together, it’s an annual tradition to listen to handbell choirs playing Christmas carols. So here are some wonderful performances by some of the best ringers on the internet. A group of handbell instructors in Hong Kong playing The … Continue reading →

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Video of the Day: Advent Carol

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Ringing Praise, the handbell choir at my church, played this piece last year. I’m busted–look at the lady at the right end–that’s me. I was still watching the children leaving the altar area after the children’s sermon, and totally missed … Continue reading →