Welcome to another edition of The Friday Five here at The Watered Soul. It’s where I share a few of my favorite reads during the week. A small way to shine the spotlight on various bloggers across the blogosphere sharing intriguing content.
I hope your week has been a great one and may your weekend be even better.
This weeks Friday Five picks are:
MY LOVE DOES NOT GIVE A DAMN… by Jamal Jivanjee
One of my favorite lines in his post is,
“It is only when we no longer fear the opinion & judgment of others that we can truly love them. Love compels us to not give a damn.” – Jamal Jivanjee
On Why You Need to Keep Writing by Ashley at This Southern Girl’s Heart
Do you ever have those moments when you are afraid to hit the publish button? I do so I could relate all too well with what Ashley shared and she reminded me to keep writing anyway.
Give Yourself Permission to Trust at Debi Stangeland
When you have been hurt or disappointed repeatedly, you can begin to close yourself off and vowed never to trust again. Debbi reminds us of the many ways the enemy uses to prevent true healing.
Not a Blueberry Left Unpicked at Blue Cotton Memory
Like a master story teller she weaves a beautiful lesson of blueberries and spreading the message of salvation to those who are ripe and ready to hear the message of salvation. But doing so may require us to leave our places of convenience and comfort.
Alex J Cavanaugh on Morality in Writing at Tossing It Out
This guest post by Alex left me thinking about questions I hadn’t really ever pondered as a reader. It’s no secret I love to read. Below are the questions he posed.
- Should an author’s moral compass be reflected in his writing?
- Does it depend on the genre or does it depend on the author?
- What about thrillers, crime novels, or horror, genres that require a dark center?
- Does it matter to the reader? – Alex Cavanaugh
The Friday Five Fellowship
Now here is your chance to share some of your favorite reads or writes this week. And if you have moment, take time to visit a few of the blogs that I have recommended and those who have linked.
Thanks for sharing the fun!
bluecottonmemory says
Wanda, you have so blessed me with your kind words here:) Thank you for your encouragement:) It’s been a challenging week and this was a big hug I needed:)
Wanda says
Ahh happy to hear that I was able to send you encouragement. Keep pressing on.
Arlee Bird says
Alex’s post made us think and got the conversation going. Thank you Alex!
Wanda says
He definitely did Arlee
Beth says
I loved the post from Blue Cotton Memory. Very, very good!!! Here was one of my favorite finds —> http://www.heartprintsofgod.com/2013/09/in-christ-we-are-his-exquisite-fragrance.html
Wanda says
Thanks for sharing this great find Beth!
LaVonne says
I love to see writing as a topic. I have often, maybe too often, wanted to quit, sometimes out of lacking confidence or just weariness. Thanks for passing on these encouraging words each week.
Wanda says
I’m glad others find these little tidbits of inspiring post encouraging. No don’t you quit writing. I enjoy your writing style. Not always able to comment but I’m definitely reading. Have a great weekend LaVonne.
Chris Carter says
Oh these look amazing!! I will read them this weekend for SURE!! I am so glad you shared them all… 🙂
Wanda says
Hi Chris,
There are just a few of the good reads I’ve come across lately. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Alison Hector says
I really enjoyed Jamal’s and Ashley’s very varied points of view. We learn so much here in this blogosphere, Wanda. Thanks for sharing these posts with us.
Wanda says
My pleasure Alison. There are so many good reads in blogland. Hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend.
Ceil says
Hi Wanda! How good of you to share these gems with all your readers. I see that your generosity really helped Blue Cotton Memory. Makes it all worthwhile!
Thank you for lifting up the blog community 🙂
Ceil
Wanda says
Hi Ceil,
Seeing Blue Cotton’s comment was a great encouragement to me.
Ella says
Great pics! I loved Alex’s post and I will go visit the others. Blueberries do sound intriguing right now 😀
Happy Friday Wanda!
Wanda says
Happy Friday to you Ella.
Ella says
Oops I meant picks…lol
I have been editing photos all morning ;D
Wanda says
Lol…sometimes it’s hard for our fingers to write what are brains are thinking.
Debi @ DebiStangeland.com says
Thanks so much for the shout out Wanda! I can’t wait to read your other recommendations too!!
Wanda says
You’re welcome Debi. I really enjoy your article.
Jennifer Richardson says
The “I don’t give a damn” really spoke to my heart this morning;
I needed that and so appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing these gems,
Jennifer
Wanda says
That one spoke to me as well. I want to reach that place fully. Hope you have a great week Jennifer.