Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck

About Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Andrea R Huelsenbeck is a wife, a mother of five 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 young adult mystical fantasy novel and a mystery.

Scripture Break #13

Posted on January 7, 2020
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Handbells for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2019

I love handbells. I play in a handbell choir at my church. Here we are playing Advent Carol on December 1, 2019. (If you listen carefully, you may hear O Come, O Come Immanuel and a snippet of Let All … Continue reading →

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Video of the Day: Being Clara

Posted on December 24, 2019
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Tchaikovsky and The Nutcracker

Posted on December 20, 2019

Poor Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Following the huge success of The Sleeping Beauty ballet in 1890, the Tsar wanted another hit from Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa. Petipa took charge of the storyline of the ballet and created two scenes based on the … Continue reading →

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Scripture Break #11

Posted on December 10, 2019
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Books to Share with Your Children at Christmastime

Posted on December 6, 2019

Reading to your children is beneficial in so many ways. During the frenetic weeks before the holidays, turning off the smartphone and reading to your kids is a great way to slow down and focus on the joy of the … Continue reading →

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Scripture Break #10

Posted on November 28, 2019
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