Ask Chuck: The Greatest Gift of Christmas
Researchers at Statista.com estimate that consumers in the United States are projected to have spent an average of $850 on Christmas gifts this year. That is similar to what was spent in 2019. While we may fuss that this holy season has become all about materialism or consumer-driven hyper-indulgence, much is to be appreciated about […]
Ask Chuck: Is Socialism Biblical?
Dear Chuck, In his State of the Union Address, President Trump declared that “America will never be a socialist nation.” Some say the Bible supports socialism. Does the Bible support it or any other specific economic system? Unsocial Dear Unsocial, I’m glad you asked, because I fear many people are supporting an economic philosophy they […]
Ask Chuck: What Does the Bible Say About the Green New Deal?
Dear Chuck, Doesn’t the Bible say we should protect the environment? Are we going to have to give in to centralized government controls to preserve our natural resources? This “Green New Deal” has me nervous. Ms. Green Dear Ms. Green, There is a lot in your question so let’s take the issues in order. […]
5 Tips For Frugal Living
Have you ever met someone who seems to always be able to turn nothing into something? We all know that thrifty person who is able to save money in any situation. Being frugal with your money is something that can help you to maximize your income and potentially improve your financial situation. Trying to find […]
Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: What’s The Best Method To Pay Off My Debt?
Debt is something that affects the vast majority of Americans today. In fact, Comet reports that 80.9% of Baby Boomers, 79.9% of Generation X, and 81.5% of Millennials are currently in debt. That’s a lot of people! The adverse effects of debt can be detrimental – it can greatly harm your physical, mental, spiritual, relational, […]
Ask Chuck: Stewarding Health to Save Money
Dear Chuck, I am getting a little older in age, and things that were once simple, like exercising, require a LOT more effort. I’ve been advised over the years that good stewardship of your health is also good stewardship of your finances because being in good health can save you so much money. What’s your […]
Ask Chuck: What Are the Characteristics of a Good Steward?
Dear Chuck, I hear you talk about stewardship a lot, and I’ve been trying to be more faithful with the way I manage all my resources. I want to be a steward and would really like to find a mentor to help me. What kind of characteristics should I look for in a mentor? How […]
How To Move On From Failure
Have you ever felt like a failure? Most of us have experienced that sickening feeling when you realize you’ve missed the mark, made a huge mistake, or gone just a little too far. No wonder fearing failure affects so many of us. Failure can be an extremely difficult pill to swallow. While it can be […]
Ask Chuck: Is Social Media That Bad?
Dear Chuck, Is social media really that bad? Everyone talks about it like it’s the cause of all our problems, but I don’t feel like it really makes me compare myself to others or overspend. I don’t click on ads or “swipe up” on Instagram to buy promoted products. So, is it actually a threat […]
What Does the Bible Say About Giving? 6 Lessons From The Old Testament
Being generous is about more than just giving money away. The Bible has a lot to say about giving and generosity, but the account of Abram in Genesis 12-14 provides six examples of generosity that we can put into practice right now. 1. Care For Those In Need Around You Abram cared for his orphaned […]
