Ask Chuck: Best Practices for Charitable Giving
Dear Chuck, I’m considering dropping support of some of the organizations and institutions I’ve helped in the past and putting that money to better use. It’s been disheartening to see a drift in values. Do you have a guide for Christian givers? Redirecting My Charitable Giving Dear Redirecting My Charitable Giving, We are experiencing […]
Giving to Missions Work
For the majority of Christians in America, serving God will never lead to worldwide fame, writing best sellers, or ministering to hundreds in foreign lands. Regardless of the work to which we are called, there is hardly a Christian who cannot give; and when that giving is done in love, it exemplifies the greatest sacrifice […]
Ask Chuck: Financial Lessons from Dad
In honor of our Fathers, today I want to share four financial lessons that my Dad taught me. Life was not easy for my dad. He was raised in poverty but found his escape by lying about his age and joining the Marines at only 17. He survived through the brutal Koren War but was […]
Ask Chuck: The Blessings of Generosity
Dear Chuck, I did not grow up in a home that gave generously. My wife did. She (and the Lord) are convincing me to make it a priority. Can you help me get a better understanding? Holding On for Retirement Dear Holding On, Well, you sure sound a lot like me about 20 years […]
Ask Chuck: The New Year’s Resolution to Transform Your Finances
Dear Chuck, My husband and I really need this to be the year for a financial turnaround. What are the best practical steps we can take to achieve this in the new year? PTL it is 2021! Dear PTL it is 2021, Happy New Year! We join you in thanking God for another year! […]
Ask Chuck: A Lesson in Stewardship From Tim Tebow
Dear Chuck, I get tired of hearing how celebrity athletes flaunt their wealth and waste ridiculous amounts of money on frivolous “stuff.” Didn’t Larry have an outreach to professional athletes? Tired of NFL, MLB, and NBA Dear Tired Fan, You are correct; Larry Burkett, Crown’s late founder, often advised professional athletes or spoke at […]
Ask Chuck: Christmas Shopping on a Budget
Dear Chuck, Money is tight for Christmas this year. Any tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? Looking for Deals Dear Looking for Deals, You can search for articles pointing you to the “best deals” on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but be aware that many of those articles are really just […]
Financial Inequality and God’s Economic Cycles
America’s tragic history of injustice towards minority groups has created a wealth gap that needs to be addressed and specific efforts need to be made to close it. Not through redistribution programs, but by following a Biblical plan that does not depend on government intervention, but rather, personal initiative. God created a system, which if […]
Ask Chuck: Preparing for Another Pandemic?
Dear Chuck, I wasn’t ready for the pandemic. My health has been fine but my finances have not. How can I get ready if we are faced with another crisis? Prepping for Another Pandemic Dear Prepping, I am sorry you were not ready for the pandemic but I am grateful that your health is […]
Ask Chuck: How Should I Spend My Large Inheritance?
Dear Chuck, I inherited a significant amount of money this year. Although I am very grateful, I’m feeling the weight of responsibility to steward this well. I look forward to giving more to the Kingdom and want advice on how to please God with all my decisions. Burdened by this Wealth Dear Burdened, First, […]
