Ask Chuck: Falling for a Scam?
Dear Chuck, I’m hearing more and more about financial scams…. I’m concerned about my daughter falling for one while she’s attending college out of state. Scared of Scammers Dear Scared of Scammers, I’m with you! You and your daughter should be on alert as a downturn in the economy always creates an upturn in […]
GIF Being in God’s Will
“Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14) Being in God’s Will by Larry Burkett Even with the best discernment, it’s possible, and even probable, that we will do things that are out of […]
Ask Chuck: Ready to Retire?
Dear Chuck, I can retire in two years at age 65. Our home is paid for but we have almost nothing saved for retirement. We can get by on Social Security but it will be tight. How are others getting by who are in this shape? Retirement Planning Dear Retirement Planning, It is great […]
Money-Saving Tips for the COVID-19 Pandemic from your Crown Staff
The Crown team makes it a priority to “practice what we preach”. During this pandemic, as we recommend to cut back your living expenses by 25% for the next 90 days, we’ve made a list for you of the ways we’re doing that ourselves. There are some natural savings that happen when you follow social […]
Crown Devotional – Principles of God’s Economy in Uncertain Times
The Crown Team gathers twice a week for devotional and prayer time together. We invite you to listen and learn along with us. When the Coronavirus Pandemic was announced the previous week, Dr. Frank Gonzalez, Director of Spanish Resources, shared from Matthew 14:13-21 where Jesus performed a miracle in the midst of a desolate place. […]
Ask Chuck: The Bible, Money, and Love
Dear Chuck, I’m growing weary of our society’s overuse (and misuse) of the word love. I hear and see it in advertising, on social media and in conversations. If the first and greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God, it appears we’ve confused our priorities. It appears we love money more than Him […]
Ask Chuck: What Does The Bible Say About Financial Sins? Part 2
Dear Chuck, My pastor talked about sin in a recent message at church. I am curious to know what the Bible says about financial sins. Do you have a list? Needing Insight Dear Needing Insight, Last week I shared that of the more than 2,350 verses in the Bible dealing with money and possessions, […]
Ask Chuck: Breaking the Cycle of Money Fights
Dear Chuck, We fight about money every time we get near the end of the month and feel like our bills are mounting. How do we stop this cycle? Stuck in Fight Mode Dear Stuck in Fight Mode, Your opening statement contains both the problem and hidden solution to your question! You and your […]
Ask Chuck: How to Give and Save on a Budget
Dear Chuck, Giving is a problem for me. I’m playing catch-up for retirement and fear that giving will prevent my having enough for the future. How can I balance my desire to give with my need to be saving more? In a Conundrum Dear In a Conundrum, Many American Christians find themselves in a […]
Ask Chuck: A Biblical Case for Saving Money
Dear Chuck, My wife and I hope to be able to retire when I turn 65. We’ve made plans and dreamed about the time we would invest in our grandchildren’s lives and the joy of taking mission trips together. But, the closer I get to 65 (2 years away) I realize I just haven’t saved […]