Category Archives: Writing

In Memoriam: Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I met Betty Arthurs around 1990 at the Tempe Christian Writers Club. A friendly extrovert, she encouraged the writers by pointing out the excellent passages in their writing and making helpful suggestions for improvements. Another member of TCWC invited several … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Judy Dykstra-Brown, Teacher, Artist, Poet

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

This article first appeared on ARHtistic License. When I first started blogging more than six years ago, one of the first blogs I discovered was lifelessons–a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown. I took part in blogging challenges, and so did Judy. As … Continue reading →

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Ways that Technology has Changed the Writing Profession

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Technology is both a blessing and a curse. Technological advances have effected every occupation, and writing is no exception. From typewriter to computer When I started freelance writing in the early 1990s, I wrote my drafts by hand either in … Continue reading →

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The Psalm Project #11

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever (Psalm 30:11-12 NIV). Dear … Continue reading →

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The Psalm Project #10

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them (Psalm 25:14 NIV). Dear God, If You were to confide in me, what secrets would You tell me? Would You tell me of Your dreams … Continue reading →

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The Psalm Project #9

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good O Lord. . . He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way (Psalm 25:7, … Continue reading →

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The Psalm Project #7

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed (Psalm 20:4 NIV). Dear God, You love me more than I love myself. You will to bless me with all the abundance of heaven. Help … Continue reading →

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The Psalm Project #6

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes (Psalm 17:7 NIV). Dear God, sometimes I squirm with discomfort, with blame I don’t deserve, with consequences … Continue reading →

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The Psalm Project #5

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation (Psalm 13:5 NIV) Dear God, I love being part of a congregation who honors You. I love worshipping You with a crowd of believers. Thank You for … Continue reading →

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The Psalm Project #4

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

O Lord, you will keep us safe and protect us from such people forever (Psalm 12:7 NIV). Dear God, I put myself in the shelter of Your hands. All around me I see people whose sole motive is to hurt … Continue reading →

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