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 […]

Matthew 6:33 – “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Welcome to JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m your host, R-E SAMPLE. Today we’re talking about a life principle that brings both peace and power — simplicity. Now, when most people hear the word […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]