Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, We do very well financially, but my husband is growing prideful when it comes to our finances. Can you give me some talking points to share with him? Concerned Wife Dear Concerned Wife, Pride is very easy to spot in someone else and a challenge to identify in ourselves. How well I […]
Dear Chuck, After years of debt and financial hardship, God blessed us with a season of plenty. Our finances are somewhat unique, with real estate, dividends, and irregular income, so determining how and when to tithe isn’t always simple. We want unity about how and where to give. Should we establish a regular amount, give […]
Dear Chuck, I have several financial problems that I call my “thorns.” I know I need to do something about them, but I keep putting it off. How do I become more motivated about dealing with them? Financial Thorns Dear Financial Thorns, Small problems have a way of becoming big problems if we continually […]
Dear Chuck, We seem to be becoming a nation of gamblers instead of investors. Can you help me explain the dangers of this trend from God’s perspective? Gambling Our Future Away Dear Gambling Our Future Away, I have been asked a similar question in a variety of ways, so I hope to give you […]
Dear Chuck, Some parents at the school my children attend told me they resorted to Buy Now, Pay Later and even gambling to cover back-to-school expenses this year. We’re always surprised by how much school supplies cost! Can you give me some tips I can share with our group of moms? Help With Back-to-School Expenses […]
Dear Chuck, We’ve adopted a frugal lifestyle and are attracted to going all the way to being minimalists. Our friends think we are crazy. Can you give a biblical perspective for our journey? Frugal and Loving It Dear Frugal and Loving It, You have asked a very good question because the difference between these […]
Dear Chuck, I’m inspired by what I’m hearing from some financial influencers. Does God want me to “get rich,” and if so, where is the biblical support for it? Praying for Prosperity Dear Praying for Prosperity, The vast majority of the financial industry is built around programs to help you “get rich,” save and […]
Dear Chuck, Several people have been laid off at my company because of AI. I hope I don’t, but I feel I need to prepare anyway. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Prepping to Lose My Job Dear Prepping to Lose My Job, While AI and automation led to a sharp increase in layoffs […]
Dear Chuck, I hurriedly made some bad financial decisions in the past that I regret. I’m faced with a big one and don’t want to make another mistake. What approach do you take when making a major financial decision? Avoiding Financial Pressure Dear Avoiding Financial Pressure, It is always good to avoid financial pressure, […]
Dear Chuck, I’ve ignored our financial problems for months. I don’t think things are hopeless, but I need to act so we can avoid a crisis. Do you have a crisis plan? Hoping to Avoid a Crisis Dear Hoping to Avoid a Crisis, It is never too late to turn things around. Let’s go […]
