Today we are joined by my friend, Andrea Sandefur, all the way from Alaska. I really appreciated my conversation with Andrea on the topic of criticism and felt like I could have talked with her for hours!

One of the main takeaways was Andera's statement, "Criticism fades in a clearly defined mission." What a great reminder that when criticism comes to remember why we're doing what we're doing - unto the Lord.

Andrea and I are excited to connect with you this week!

Andrea Sandefur is a civil engineer turned stay-at-home mom and singer-songwriter who lives in south-central Alaska. Mom of two and wife to her high school sweetheart, she enjoys serving alongside friends in her local church bible study and worship ministries. Andrea plays piano, leads worship at her church, and enjoys writing songs about what God is revealing of Himself as she meditates on His word.

One of her favorite activities is encouraging creative artists in her congregation through planning and hosting Arts for the Kingdom events, which are events that honor God through contributed expressions of art and music. Andrea enjoys life in Alaska with her family through gardening, fishing, hunting, and snow machining.

Creative WorkPodcast host for the Creatively Christian PodcastContributing singer, pianist, and songwriter in Wasilla Bible Church: PsalmsProject including original settings of Psalm 121 and Psalm 134Creator of the Sermon of the Plain scripture memorization music and bookletCreator of over 30 songs including fan favorites like:o By Grace We Have Been Savedo We Get to Shineo Hope Has Comeo October Snow (piano instrumental)Newest Music (released November 2020): Hope Has Come, a Christmas albumcontaining a simple piano and vocal arrangements of original music and familiarseasonal favorites; available through website and streaming sitesWebsite: https://andreasandefurmusic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreasandefurmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreasandefur/YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/aes82acs81

You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at wwwsherisesmn.org and find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.