The story of Lazarus and the rich man is one of the most piercing teachings Jesus ever gave. It does not let the listener hide behind religion, status, or comfort. It forces a simple question: what did you do with the life you were given, especially when suffering was sitting right in front of you? […]
Community, Contribution & Courage Season 7 explores what it means to remain active, involved, and courageous as a senior — building connections, serving others, and speaking truth with boldness. Galatians 6:9 – ‘And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.’ Let’s talk about
Talking about money inside a family can feel heavier than the money itself. For many of us, especially as we grow older, the words can get stuck. Pride gets in the way. Fear gets in the way. Past mistakes sometimes get in the way. But if we do not talk about money in the family,
Isaiah 43:18–19 – ‘Remember ye not the former things… I will do a new thing.’ This is R-E SAMPLE with JUST STRAIGHT TALK. Episode 36 You’ve been through a lot. I know that. Maybe your struggles span years—decades even. Maybe you’ve faced loss, sickness, betrayal, financial hardship, or seasons of loneliness. But here’s what matters
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. Episode 35Pain 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
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. Episode 34 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
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. Episode 33 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
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. Episode 32 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
