Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, The prosperity gospel seems to be catching hold in American churches, with many placing an emphasis on building wealth. Can you help me defend my position that the Bible does not support this theology? As a Crown supporter, I want to see your message expand. Faithful Stewardship Dear Faithful Stewardship, The Bible does […]
Dear Chuck, I am really worried about the skyrocketing debt of our federal government. It seems that 250 years is something to celebrate, but the truth is we have more debt than we can handle. Do you think we can fix this? America’s Runaway Debt Dear America’s Runaway Debt?, Certainly, Uncle Sam is loading […]
Healthcare is one of the largest expenses for American families. It rivals housing and exceeds what many save for retirement each year. According to recent surveys from the Pew Research Center, many families rank healthcare affordability among their top economic worries. The high cost of insurance premiums, prescription drugs, deductibles, or unexpected medical bills places […]
Dear Chuck, As a former professor, I encountered many young people who were skeptical of capitalism. We need more people to expand their understanding to protect the economic philosophy upon which this nation was founded. Can you give some Biblical support for capitalism? Protector of Economic Freedom Dear Protector of Economic Freedom, I am […]
Dear Chuck, I recently learned that my college freshman is gambling on sports games. He said it is not a big deal, that it is a lot of fun, and that he knows when to quit. Can you write something that I can share with him to address this from a Biblical perspective? Concerned About […]
Dear Chuck, I’m tired of watching my sisters bum off my grandmother’s generosity. They ask her for money for everything, even though they are married and should be supporting themselves. It looks like financial abuse to me. I have kept silent, but I really hope you can give me some tips to be ready to […]
Dear Chuck, I’m grateful that my parents prepared for aging in place and for assisted living, if necessary. Some of my friends’ parents have not, and the financial pressure within those families has been difficult to watch. What tips can you offer people so they can avoid this financial drain in their senior years? Getting […]
Dear Chuck, My grandfather is giving me $5,000 for my college graduation that he wants me to invest. He says too many people wait until they think they can afford to invest, but starting young is crucial. He is giving me freedom to pick stocks or funds but expects to see proof. Young Investor […]
Dear Chuck, I maxed out our credit card for some unexpected home repairs, including a new HVAC. The interest rate is ridiculously high since I did not pay it off last month. I’m considering using a HELOC to pay off the credit card. Is that a good idea? Worried About My Credit Card Balance […]
Dear Chuck, I know all the steps to financial health. I’m just experiencing extreme frustration because of such slow progress. We were making headway until the price of gasoline jumped; now everything seems to be falling apart. I’m tempted to just trash the family budget completely and do the best I can month to month. […]
