Ask Chuck: Are You Shrewd with Money?
Dear Chuck, The Parable of the Dishonest Manager looks like Jesus commends lying. Am I right about this? Curious what you think. Curious Reader Dear Curious Reader, Almost two-thirds of Jesus’ parables mention money or possessions and our beliefs and use of them. He talked a lot about money—more than He did about heaven […]
What Does the Bible Say About Investing?
Christians should invest, not simply to accumulate wealth for their own sake, but to increase their effectiveness for God’s Kingdom. Teaching Christians to invest is as important as teaching them how to budget. It’s all part of living as faithful stewards. What the Bible Says About Investing Investing is a way to multiply the resources […]
What Does The Bible Say About Retirement?
We like the idea of retirement. After all those years of working hard, progressing in our careers, and making sacrifices, we feel like retirement is when we’ve finally made it. We see it as a season to enjoy all the luxuries we’ve convinced ourselves we deserve. Reaching 65 is heralded as a time when you […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Tithe on Gross or Net Income?
Dear Chuck, My wife and I have always tithed off our gross income. A few years ago we made the difficult decision to take our Social Security benefits to try and make our mortgage payments every month. Now that we are on a fixed income, I’m wondering if we should continue to tithe off our […]
What the Bible Says About Saving
Have you ever asked these questions? “Is saving an indication of a lack of faith?” “Do saving and hoarding go hand-in-hand?” “If we save, do we rob God of blessing us with His provision?” “What does the Bible really say about saving?” God wants us to be savers. He wants us to have the resources […]
Ask Chuck: Does the Bible Support Universal Basic Income?
Dear Chuck, I recently read that there is a growing number of Americans in favor of Universal Basic Income (UBI). What does the Bible say about that? Not a Fan of UBI Dear Not a Fan of UBI, I saw a recent poll on this, too. It caused me to raise my eyebrows; so […]
Ask Chuck: Is Day Trading A Bad Idea?
Dear Chuck, My son’s college roommate made some money in day trading. Now my son wants in on the action. I’m not sure what to tell him, except to avoid it! Day Trading Fears Dear Day Trading Fears, The Bible talks a lot about investing, so I will be able to give you some […]
Ask Chuck: Getting Debt Free
Dear Chuck, I am working hard to be better with money. What’s your best tip for getting out of debt? Debt Free in Three Dear Debt Free in Three, I am excited that you have a goal to be debt free. I am hoping that your phrase “debt free in three” is a three […]
Ask Chuck: How Can I Disaster Proof My Finances?
Dear Chuck, I have several friends who are in deep financial trouble in the early years of their marriage. I want to avoid the stress they’re experiencing. Do you have any helpful tips so that I can guard my home and marriage? Avoiding Disaster Dear Avoiding Disaster, Being under constant financial stress is terrible […]
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 […]
