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Thursday, 23 July 2026

Women: They are the Best-especially if>>>



Women: They are the Best- especially if >>>


Many 'now' women exude too focused self- love, subjective superiority and are over- entitled by some feminist ideals.


I know that feminism was necessary but the movement is now going too far.


Men and in particular western boys are being told that they are unwanted, uninvited and unwelcome! Thus they are being cut loose by some of the female status quo. My essay is motivated and derived from the  sudden knowledge that for males under 35 years old,the leading cause of death is suicide. This is triple and a bit more than the suicide rate of females under 35. What is happening to younger males in AU ? In other western nations, similar statistics are being recorded,

But this is truly so and there is more to address here...

 Their (normal testosterone -inspired) 'advances' are sometimes characterised  or rebuffed as creepy,toxic,unappreciated and "since we Girls are now b-e-tter that males, what a waste of time, even  sex with males is viewed differently while  undergoing changes." I believe that younger males are being unfairly demonised by a loud minority.
 
is there an insistent matriarchy persisting? 

 Men as leaders are under -fire as though they are clueless, too driven, too exultantly minded, short-sighted and poor substitutes --at least in gaga-land. as though such are better trained for elsewhere. Yet males are the almost exclusively firies,armed personnel, mineworkers, rigworkers and police. Vocations dealing with potential injuries,death and destruction. Vocations  which are  being altered in recent years. Salaries and wages,oft viewed as wholly male- centric are not now the norm with many females in traditionally male- dominated roles earning some Ks more than men.

 The glass ceiling has been shattered.

 Now males languish in all metrics in the education pipeline trailing well behind women in many degree necessary jobs.
AI-it would seem - dealing with classic entry- level roles severely and adding to the woes of once male- dominant occupations.

This is a poor situation in the West!

 Where the sexes are  seemingly blaming each other for some of their own issues, instead of  addressing wider social problems.

After centuries of  virtual second class citizenship women that endured,  masculinity had a bad rap sheet! 
But not every male thought or thinks this way, just those  few villains on the extreme - end of the continuum.
Men learn,lead and signify better, but  vocal women sometimes call it empowerment when the girlboss arrives or when mens' health or talent is somehow compromised.

But this is not the overall consensus.
 
Many more traditionally thinking girls and women are re-capturing the lost light of so- called toxic masculinity.
 
 Men,some of the most errantly influential deserved rejection and banishment,even death ( think Hitler, Pol pot, and Idi Amin and other unmentionables )

However the transformation of the unmistakable "social  malaise" had largely been necessary but not-- in my opinion anymore.


Decades of masculinity in decline has been more noticeable in some  circles than in others. Attention has returned its focus onto the demise of masculinity and its role in the home, workplace, education and nation with many speakers, authors and reformers having beaten their warring drums, raised their mics and broken old and new ground.

Christianity, however, strikes a notable balance between males and females.

Hundreds of decades ago,one man challenged social norms and treated children,girls and women with dignity,respect and gentleness.

Rich and poor Women (and visionary men ) flocked to support him with coin, resources and  then spread the good news.

That Man was Jesus.

His moment became a global movement.

By Digital Anvil.
 
I thank Amy for her welcome input and corrections. 


Walk in Fear or Walk in Love


Walk in Fear or Walk in Love

Perfect love drives out fear.” 1 John 4:18 NIV
Research showing that love mindsets are the norm while fear mindsets are learned is revolutionary for scientists.

 But it’s not new if you look at Scripture: “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.”

Over the past several decades, scientists have researched the anatomy and physiology of love and fear. These are two different systems, and at any one conscious moment, we will be operating in one or the other.

Science is showing us that there is a massive “unlearning” of negative toxic thoughts when we operate in love. We can unlearn negative fear—it is not part of our innate natural functioning. Recent neuroscientific research demonstrates that some of the chemicals the brain releases when we are operating in love include oxytocin, which literally melts away the negative toxic thought clusters so that rewiring of new, non-toxic circuits can happen. This chemical also flows when we trust, bond, and reach out to others. So, choosing to operate in love can literally “drive out fear.” 

Research also shows that when we do good things and reach out in love, endorphins and serotonin are also released. These detoxify our brains and increase our motivation and wisdom, helping us handle life more successfully. We see the profound consequences of choosing between love and fear in Scripture: “I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19 NIV). 

In Ecclesiastes 7:29 (NLT) we are told, “God created people to be virtuous, but they have each turned to follow their own downward path.” 

The choice is yours: walk in fear or walk in love.

SoulFood: Zeph 1–3 Matt 27:45–56 Ps 65 Pro 19:5–8

My gratitude to Vision.org.au

( from Digital Anvil )


Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Quote of the Week: Surveillance and Knowledge: Shoshana Zuboff:

 

Quote Of the Week:

 
Within the domain of  Surveillance and Knowledge: 
 
 
As Shoshana Zuboff explained to New York in 2019,  the High- tech industry

"was creating predictive knowledge  and they're selling that predictive knowledge:"

The idea is that data collection could make our online experiences more personalised 
 

 "But they 're selling it to others, not to us" she added, " real knowledge about us but not for us."

 
 The essential question of post- modern world:
 

 "When does surveillance cease to keep us safe.?"

 

By Digital Anvil. 


Tuesday, 21 July 2026

You Do Not Need to Earn Your Value:

You Do Not Need to Earn Your Value:


You Do Not Need to Earn Your Value
 

One of the hardest beliefs to release is the idea that your value must be earned. 


You may begin to believe you need to achieve more. Perform more. Prove more. Become more. Only then will you finally feel enough. But earned worth has a problem.

The standard keeps moving. 

There is always another goal. Another comparison. Another reason to believe you are not there yet. Performance pressure often promises satisfaction but keeps moving the finish line. This creates exhaustion. Because no matter what you accomplish, there is always another expectation waiting.

Scripture points somewhere different. Your value is not created by achievement. Your worth does not begin when you become more impressive. Psalm 139 reminds us that God’s care and attention toward us existed before accomplishment.

This does not remove the importance of growth. It changes the foundation. Growth becomes something you pursue, not something you use to justify your value.

You can continue becoming. You can continue learning. You can continue improving.

Without treating yourself like a project that must constantly prove itself.

Reflection

What standards have you been using to decide whether you are enough?

Prayer

God, help me stop measuring my value through performance and comparison.

Teach me to see myself through Your perspective.

Help me grow from a place of security rather than pressure.
Amen.

Psalms 139:14 NIV
[14] I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

From an Unknown Contributor.

Many thanks, anyway enjoy.

( from Digital Anvil)




Monday, 20 July 2026

Blessings Beyond Your Imagination:

Blessings beyond your imagination

Monday 20th July 2026

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” Ephesians 3:20 NIV

God can create something out of nothing. He can seemingly come out of nowhere, and just when you need Him most, give you something you don’t even have a category for. 

God says: “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts’” (Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV).

You say, “If God has blessings that I don’t even have categories for, how can I ask for them?” That’s where the Holy Spirit, who dwells within you, comes to your aid: “We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us…in accordance with the will of God” (Romans 8:26-27 NIV). And because the Holy Spirit prays in accordance with the will of God, you are blessed with wisdom beyond your knowledge, power beyond your strength, and favour beyond your ability. 

Paul the Apostle put it this way: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen” (Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV). 

Now you still must do your due diligence, for God cannot bless negligence. But when you know you’ve faithfully done your part and obeyed God, you can trust Him for blessings beyond your imagination.

SoulFood: 1 Tim 4–6 Matt 27:27–32 Ps 146 Pro 18:23–24

My heartfelt thanks to Vision.org.au

(From Digital Anvil )

I Would Give My Life To Play Piano Like That !


I Would Give My Life To Play Piano Like That!


A story is told of a businessman meeting with world-renowned classical pianist, Richard Clayderman. The businessman said to Clayderman, "I would give my life to play the piano like that." To which Clayderman is said to have replied, "I did."

We love to see success and talent like that of Richard Clayderman. It is a rare art. Yet perhaps it is rare because we are not willing to pay the price for gaining that talent. In an instant world, we are not used to waiting or giving ourselves tirelessly to something that might take years.

Jesus challenged His followers to take up their cross and follow Him (Matthew 16:24). In other words, to gain the eternal benefit of knowing Jesus, they would have to pay for it with their lives.

Just like Clayderman's skills on the keys, anything worthwhile comes at a cost.

Share this daily- reading.

Thanks,Karl Faase.

( from Digital Anvil )



Sunday, 19 July 2026

Sanctity of Life:

Sanctity of Life:



In the course of  a conversation between Walther Rathenau and Albert Einstein, the following was said,


" There is no simpler way to express the awareness of the sacredness and connectedness of life as it lives in the Jewish people. "

This above quote reveals the strength of  belief of the sanctity of life in the Jewish people.

(by Digital Anvil.)

Final Comment:

(Even though there are detractors,enemies and Allies and supporters of the Jewish identity, the above quote remains true and soluble in the consciousness of the human race. In fact, there are religious and philosophical systems that concur with that concept.)

Women: They are the Best-especially if>>>

Women: They are the Best- especially if >>> Many 'now' women exude too focused self- love, subjective superiority and are o...