Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
The family is under attack everywhere I go. There are enormous pressures on family. And it’s no wonder that finances play a large role in the dissolution of many marriages. A new trend of “financial infidelity” is sadly to blame for many of the failed marriages in our culture today. Just like any other form […]
It’s that time of year! Some parents rejoice as others reluctantly send their children back to school. Whatever camp you land in, we are trusting that our students are getting a well-rounded education. As students are hopefully learning the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic, one subject is woefully ignored by most schools – personal […]
Have you ever wondered what the difference between investing and gambling really is? The Bible says that gambling is wrong, but what makes investing okay? What does the Bible say about investing anyway? THE DIFFERENCE The difference between these two is vast but can be confusing, especially for those who don’t regularly engage in either, […]
A record number (107 million) of Americans are buying cars – by taking out loans. In fact, so many people have car loans now, paying them off is one of the first steps on Crown’s Money Map. Being free from all kinds of debt, but especially credit card and consumer debt, is a crucial step […]
Dear Chuck, My kids are growing up too fast and I’m afraid I’ve been a little overprotective. The term helicopter-mom can sometimes hit too close to home. I have three sons, 7, 11 and 13 and I want them to be able to take care of themselves and a family once they are on their […]
Many people have a misunderstanding of what it means to be a steward. It’s not just getting out of debt, and sticking to a budget. It’s much more than just writing a tithe check every month. Living as a steward means surrendering your finances to God and recognizing yourself as a manager, not owner, of […]
Purchasing a home is typically the largest financial investment any of us will ever make. Throughout Scripture, God talks about land as a possession and an investment worthy of our efforts. Jeremiah 29:5 says, “Build houses and live in them plant gardens and eat their produce.” But deciding what land to invest in, and getting the […]
Although we are all aware of stress caused by finances and relationships, you’d be amazed at how many people are really stressed and discouraged over issues related to their jobs. Career counseling agencies are finding that job anxiety is one of the major causes of stress in our society. “80% of workers feel stress on […]
Dear Chuck, I just accepted a new position and have the opportunity to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA). I’m not sure I should, so I wanted to get your perspective. My wife works part-time and we have a preschooler. We’re all in good health so no big expenses are expected. Thanks, Unsure About […]
The Millennial generation (those born between 1980 and 2000) is the largest generation yet, and perhaps also the most radically different than any before it. Born into a technologically transforming world, these 92 million people (in the US alone) seem to have challenged just about every social, religious, and professional norm. So what are their […]
