There comes a point in life when you stop asking how much time you have left and you start asking what you are going to do with the time you still have. That is where purpose lives. Living with purpose is not hype. It is not motivational talk. It is not pretending everything is fine. […]
1 Thessalonians 5:17 – ‘Pray without ceasing.’ This is JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m R-E SAMPLE.Pain will visit all of us. Nobody is immune—not the strong, not the faithful, not even the quiet ones who suffer in silence. But while pain may be part of life, it doesn’t have to be the end of your story.
Romans 12:18 – ‘If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.’ This is JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m R-E SAMPLE. Today we’re going to talk about something that cuts deeper than most: family hurt. You know what I mean—the wounds that don’t always show up on the outside. The
There comes a moment in life when you realize the calendar isn’t just turning pages anymore — it’s talking to you. Not loudly. Not disrespectfully. Just honestly. And when that moment comes, you have two choices: drift quietly toward the end, or stand up straighter and decide you’re going to finish strong. Finishing strong isn’t
Hebrews 12:15 – ‘Looking diligently lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you.’Welcome to JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m R-E SAMPLE. Today we’re talking about bitterness—and the weight it places on your heart, mind, and spirit. Bitterness is one of those silent thieves. It doesn’t make a loud entrance. It creeps in slowly and makes
Psalm 51:10 – ‘Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.’ This is JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m R-E SAMPLE. Today we’re turning the mirror around. We’re not pointing fingers. We’re not listing how others did us wrong. We’re talking about those quiet moments of truth when you realize:
Episodes 31–36: Faith, Forgiveness & Moving Forward This season centers on healing, self-reflection, and walking in faith — touching on forgiveness, bitterness, healing from the past, and staying anchored in God’s promises.Episode 31 – Forgiving Others, Freeing Yourself ~10 minutes Mark 11:25 – ‘And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any.’
Some days you wake up and you do not feel depressed, but you still feel unsure. You are breathing, you are moving, you are handling your responsibilities, but deep down you wonder what is the point of all this, that question is not a weakness. It is a signal. It is your heart telling you
Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” This is JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m your host, R-E SAMPLE. And today, we’re diving into something that matters more than money, more than fences, more than savings accounts — true security. We live in a
Welcome back to JUST STRAIGHT TALK, Bonus Segment: “Lazarus and the Rich Man.”This one is not for arguing. It is for listening. It is for letting the heart wake up. Jesus told thisstory in Luke 16:19-31, and the way he tells it is direct. No extra details. No soft edges. Just truthwith a clean cut.In
