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this deep but dazzling darkness

this deep but dazzling darkness

         There is in God, some say, A deep but dazzling darkness, as men here Say it is late and dusky, because they               See not all clear.       O for that night!  When I in Him       Might live invisible and…

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By Happy, July 22, 2013
7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 12): love, friendship, and seizing the day

7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 12): love, friendship, and seizing the day

— 1 — I had the privilege of teaching at Torch Church last Sunday as part of our #shine series.  Jesus left us a new command: to love one another.  But what does that really look like?  Where do we get it wrong, and how does that affect the way the world views Jesus?  And…

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By Happy, July 5, 2013
compassion: checking in

compassion: checking in

At the beginning of January, I joined the OneWord365 Community and chose “compassion” as my one word for the year. I knew it was going to cost me something. What I didn’t really register is that one of the things it will cost is my pride. The first thing I’ve learned about compassion is how…

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By Happy, February 4, 2013
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Farewell, Guinevere

Farewell, Guinevere

I’ll never forget the first time I saw a musical production of Camelot.  From that moment on, I was absolutely hooked.  I read every King Arthur book I could get my hands on.  (The Once and Future King is still one of my all-time favorites).  I memorized all of the songs from the musical, and wished…

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By Happy, February 2, 2012
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importance

importance

  “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” – Luke 2:19 Every now and again, God sends someone into my life who, for whatever reason, just seems to know what to say.  Some say that’s the prophetic in action.  I don’t care what you call it – I’m just…

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By Happy, January 27, 2012
Meet Happy
Simple Felicity is, at its heart, a blog based on the unshakeable belief that happiness really isn't all that complicated. It's often found in the simplest of things: good food, good books, and good company. So those are the things I write about, along with a few other things that really matter to me, including faith and feminism. A bit about me: My name is Happy. I have an amazing talent for misplacing my keys, a deep appreciation for whomever looked at the coffee bean and thought, "Hey, I wonder what would happen if I roasted this?", and road trips to Michigan are pretty much my favorite.
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