Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Have you ever failed? I mean, really failed? You know that sickening feeling when you realize you’ve missed the mark, made a huge mistake, or gone just a little too far. No wonder it’s one of our greatest fears. You want to know what my biggest financial failure was? I became successful in the eyes […]
In Mark 12, we meet the poor widow who gave two small coins in the temple treasury as her offering. In verse 42, Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, […]
Dear Chuck, For years I have always managed to earn more than I spend. But, my fiancée says we need a budget and she wants it before the wedding. Help! Dear Help, Funny how a fiancée (or wife) can motivate us to get our act together! There seem to be two parts to your question: […]
Dear Chuck, My wife and I have been renting for five years and want to buy a home. Could you share any tips so we can make a wise decision? Hopeful Homeowner Dear Hopeful, I commend you for seeking counsel in what’s typically the largest purchase of a lifetime. Assuming you’ve compared the costs […]
Dear Chuck, An acquaintance at work recently shared the trauma a close friend experienced planning a sudden funeral then discovering criminals had accessed his deceased family member’s bank accounts. How can we protect ourselves and prepare for the inevitable? Concerned Dear Concerned, It’s hard to believe, but there are scammers who prey on […]
Dear Chuck, My elderly mother has started to want to give away items that she has collected through the years to her grandchildren. Unfortunately, the recipients are not as enamored with the cut glass bowls, serving dishes, jewelry, etc. I think it is sweet that she wants to share these meaningful gifts but afraid they […]
True financial freedom is a journey It’s a condition of the heart and attitude, not just the condition of our finances. It is easy to get discouraged when we fail to meet our financial goals. In fact, Satan desires to rob us of our joy on the path to true stewardship. That’s why it is […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on June 2 To learn Biblical answers to your financial questions, you can #AskChuck @AskCrown your questions by clicking here. Questions used may be lightly edited for length or clarity. Dear Chuck, About 9 years ago I loaned an acquaintance I met at church a substantial amount of money, with […]
Want to know how to be a better leader in your company? Start with serving. Jesus, the greatest example of servant leadership taught “Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be […]
Are you looking for your dream job? Dr. Ben Carson says, “Through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams.” A career is a good fit when your skills, interests, and personality find alignment. But you also need to align your values with a company’s culture where you hope to […]
