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The dazzling Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti was born on this day, October 26, 1685 in Naples, Italy. Like his renowned father Alessandro Scarlatti, he composed in a variety of musical forms, although today he is known primarily for his 555 keyboard sonatas. Each sonata was similar to a gem, polished to brilliance, a firework of musical delight, and a master of the unexpected. Scarlatti was born in the same year as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel—three giants of the Baroque era, each with a remarkably different musical personality. Scarlatti’s music combines technical brilliance with surprise, humor, elegance, and a distinctly Iberian flair and flavour. "Show yourself more human than critical, and then your pleasure will increase."

From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders,the chief priests and the teachers of the law,and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised again (Matthew 16:21

What good will it be for you to gain the whole world,yet forfeit your soul?Or what can you give in exchange for your soul Matthew 16:26

Then Jesus said to his disciples,whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me Matthew 16:24

If someone is actively trying to ruin your reputation at work, please go read the Book of Esther right now 🛑

There is a very specific type of anxiety when a toxic person at work is actively scheming to get you fired or ruin your name. Your first instinct is to panic and fight dirty. Look at Haman in the Book of Esther. He hated a Jewish man named Mordecai so much that he used his political power to build a 75-foot pole (gallows) specifically to impale Mordecai on it. He planned the perfect execution. But God's timing is absolutely terrifying. Through a series of sleepless nights and perfectly timed conversations by Queen Esther, the King finds out about Haman's evil plot. The King orders Haman to be executed on the exact same 75-foot spike he built for Mordecai. God is a master of poetic justice. Keep your hands clean, and let your enemies build their own traps. #WorkplaceToxicity #BookOfEsther #GodIsJust #PoeticJustice

It breaks my heart that Moses didn't get to cross the river, but it teaches us so much about our ultimate home 🕊️

It's that time of year when we celebrate All Saints' Day and remember the faithful believers who came before us. Thinking about their legacies always brings my mind to Deuteronomy 34. Moses spent 40 miserable years leading complaining, stubborn people through a lethal desert. But because of one moment of anger where he struck the rock, God told him he would not enter the Promised Land. God takes an old, tired Moses to the top of Mount Nebo, lets him look at the beautiful land of Canaan from a distance, and then God literally buries him there on the mountain. It seems so unfair. But here’s the truth: the physical land was never the ultimate reward. God Himself was the reward. Moses didn't get to step into earthly Canaan, but he stepped directly into the presence of the Creator. We are just planting seeds for a harvest we might not see. #AllSaintsDay #Deuteronomy34 #FaithfulServant #LegacyOfFaith #Moses

For everyone treating spirituality like a fun game: demons are not impressed by your crystals. 🌪️

Before I found Jesus, I was deep into New Age stuff—manifesting, spirit guides, the whole aesthetic. I thought I could control spiritual forces. Then I read Acts 19 and it sent shivers down my spine. The Seven Sons of Sceva were Jewish exorcists treating Jesus' name like a magical incantation. They tried to cast a demon out of a guy by saying, "In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you!" The demon looked at them and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?" Then the possessed man physically leaped on all seven of them, completely overpowered them, and beat them so brutally they ran out of the house naked and bleeding. You cannot play games with the demonic realm. Only the actual blood of Christ protects you. #SpiritualWarfare #Acts19 #NewAgeDeception #HolyFear #JesusSaves

With Halloween coming up 🎃, just a reminder that the most insane zombie story ever written is in the Old Testament.

With spooky season in full swing, everyone gets obsessed with horror movies and zombies this time of year. But you really need to read 2 Kings 13:21. It is the wildest supernatural verse in the Bible. The great prophet Elisha had died and was buried. Later, some Israelites are burying a dead man, but they see an enemy raiding party coming. In a total panic, they just dump the dead guy’s corpse into the nearest tomb they can find—which happens to be Elisha’s grave. The Bible casually states: "When the body touched Elisha’s bones, the man came to life and stood up on his feet." No prayer, no ceremony. The residual, raw Holy Spirit power in the prophet’s dry bones was so intensely radioactive that it instantly reversed physical death. God's power makes Hollywood horror look boring. #SpookySeason #2Kings #BibleNerd #SupernaturalGod #Resurrection

Surrounding yourself with toxic "hype men" will literally destroy your life. Rehoboam learned this the hard way 🛑

I lost a really good job last year because I listened to my arrogant friends who told me I was "too good for my boss" and should demand more. I acted like a total jerk and got fired. I was reading 1 Kings 12. King Rehoboam just inherited the entire nation of Israel. The people ask him to lighten their tax burden. The older, experienced advisors tell him to be a servant to the people. But he ignores the wise elders and goes to his young, arrogant childhood friends. They tell him to double down, act tough, and show everyone who is boss. He takes their toxic advice. The result? The entire nation revolted, and the kingdom split permanently. Be incredibly careful who you take advice from. Arrogance will cost you your kingdom. #1Kings12 #LeadershipFail #Wisdom #ToxicFriends #ChristianLeadership

Sometimes God answers your desperate prayers, but He leaves you with a permanent limp. 💔

The last two years of my life have been absolute hell. I have been fighting through severe depression, begging God for a breakthrough. I finally survived it, but honestly? I feel fundamentally changed. I don't feel "perfectly restored." I feel scarred. Look at Genesis 32. Jacob is terrified for his life. He meets a man in the dark (God in human form) and they literally wrestle in the dirt until daybreak. Jacob refuses to let go until God blesses him. God does bless him, and changes his name. But right before He leaves, God physically dislocates Jacob’s hip. For the rest of his entire life, Jacob walked with a limp. It was a physical reminder of his encounter with the divine. Sometimes, surviving a brutal season with God gives you the blessing, but it costs you your comfort. #MentalHealthJourney #Genesis32 #JacobWrestling #ScarsOfGrace