Regret is one of the quiet companions of a long life. It doesn’t always shout; often it whispers. It shows up in moments of stillness, in late nights, and in the pause between memories. Many people believe regret is proof of failure, but that belief keeps them trapped in the past. The art of reframing […]
Psalm 37:28 – “For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever.” This is JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m your host, R-E SAMPLE. Today we’re talking about something serious and unfortunately very real — how to protect ourselves and our loved ones from elder fraud and financial abuse. No one
Navigating Digital Echoes: Finding Authentic Purpose in the AI Age We are living in a time when digital noise never rests. Notifications compete for attention. Algorithms shape what we see. Artificial intelligence can write, recommend, predict, and persuade. In the middle of all that, it is easy to start living on autopilot—reacting, scrolling, and repeating
Proverbs 15:22 – “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.” Welcome back to JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m your host, R-E SAMPLE. Today we’re touching on a tough topic — talking to your family about money. It’s one of those things that many of us avoid, delay, or dance
Some of the deepest lessons in life are not taught in classrooms, preached from podiums, or broadcast across screens. They are learned quietly. They come from watching, listening, waiting, and living long enough to understand that not every truth needs noise to be real. This is the silent wisdom carried by lifelong learners—men and women
Ecclesiastes 5:10 – “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver.” This is JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m your host, R-E SAMPLE. Let’s talk about something many of us face in retirement or even earlier: the need — or maybe the desire — to downsize. Now, downsizing doesn’t just mean moving into a smaller
Faith is not proven by what we say we believe. It is revealed by what we do when no one is watching, when the moment feels small, and when the reward is not immediate. That is what faith in motion looks like. It is lived out quietly, steadily, and consistently through everyday actions that may
Philippians 4:19 – “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Welcome to JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m your host, R-E SAMPLE. Today, we’re talking about something very real: how to make your money stretch when you’re living on a fixed income. Whether that’s Social Security, a
Inner wisdom is not something you discover once and hold onto forever. It is something you build, protect, and return to over and over again as life changes. Every stage of life — childhood, adulthood, and especially the senior years — asks us to grow in new ways. And if we want real peace, strength,
Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”This is JUST STRAIGHT TALK, and I’m R-E SAMPLE. Let’s have a real conversation today — one that touches deep places in the heart. We’re talking about those moments when life simply doesn’t make sense. You know the
