Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
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 […]
Dear Chuck, I have struggled with financial worries and stress most of my life. I brought it into our marriage, and after 21 years, I can’t shake it. I want to get better at managing money but need more than just another attempt at cutting up the credit cards and living on a budget. Stressed […]
Dear Chuck, My son is 26, single, and a professional engineer making a great salary, but he spends it all! I sent him your cures for money sicknesses to review. He was very honest that he has three of the six: pride, greed, and idolatry. How do I help him now? Worried Dad Dear […]
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 […]
