Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
A degree is simply the springboard of steps toward a career that ultimately glorifies God. Settling into a career is often a journey, not the direct result of a particular major. One job leads to another and God opens doors. Bob Dickie, Crown’s President and author of Love Your Work, explains that, “We don’t have […]
I have four sons who have all attended, or are attending, college. Higher education is expensive!! College may not be for everyone, but unfortunately, most Americans have taken on debt to pay for school and you may be one of those with outstanding loans. In 2016, the average student graduated owing more than $37,000. This […]
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. I’ve certainly failed. My biggest financial failure was becomming successful in the eyes of the world […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on May 12 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, I’m new to my job and learning to navigate the office politics. I get that you can’t […]
The late Larry Burkett, Crown’s founder, believed that an excellent wife, as described in Proverbs 31, should be her husband’s primary earthly counselor. The same is true for a husband – as the spiritual leader, he should be the first to advise his wife. Spouses should be primary earthly counselors for one another. Larry observed […]
The ancient philosopher Aristotle said “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” When we enjoy our work we tend do it better than the one who does not. Great satisfaction is found when our gifts and talents are put into action. If our purpose on earth is to serve God by glorifying Him […]
Canadian businessman and politician, Stanley J. Randall, said, “The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job application form.” Have you ever been tempted to exaggerate your credentials when completing a job application or updating a resume? Desperate people will often lie in a competitive employment market. Some falsify […]
Are you full of good intentions but never make headway? Henry Ford said, “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” Our careers are highly dependent on the reputations we build…and our reputations are established by our priorities. For a Christian, those priorities must be established outside of what the world calls […]
Dear Chuck, My wife and I have a 401(k) savings plan, and we are thinking of pulling out some of the money for home improvements. Our house is one of our major life investments, but do you think that is a good plan? It’s so hard to save up the resources recommended for retirement, but […]
Paul taught Timothy that those who want to get rich fall into temptation and snares. Paul knew the heart of man. Like the world, Christians rationalize indulgence. Our affluence has distorted our priorities and we compromise truth in the deception of self-fulfillment. Paul told the Corinthians “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to […]
