Chuck Bentley

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  Sep 25, 2026

  How can I shake my financial anxiety

  A reader says she prays and reads the Bible but still can't shake her fear about money. Chuck Bentley explains why overcoming financial anxiety takes both a faithful heart and disciplined hands.

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  Sep 18, 2026

  Why gambling isn't just risky, it's un-biblical

  Investing creates a win/win for all involved, but the opposite is true in gambling. For me to win, others must lose.

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  Sep 11, 2026

  How buy now, pay later turned school shopping into a debt trap

  "Some parents at my kids' school resorted to Buy Now, Pay Later — and even gambling — just to cover school supplies." Chuck Bentley explains why predictable expenses shouldn't feel like emergencies, and how families can plan ahead.

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  Sep 4, 2026

  Minimalist, frugal or good stewardship?

  The difference between frugality and biblical stewardship comes down to motive. Chuck explains why living contrary to the world's financial values is a matter of the heart — not just the wallet.

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  Aug 28, 2026

  Does God want you to get rich? Here's what the Bible says

  A reader asks if God wants them to "get rich" — and the answer reveals a subtle danger hiding in plenty of well-meaning Christian financial advice.

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  Aug 21, 2026

  AI layoffs hit your company? Here's your survival plan

  Several coworkers have already been laid off because of AI — and now you're wondering if you're next. Here's a grounded, step-by-step plan to prepare your career, finances, and faith for whatever comes.

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  Aug 14, 2026

  The financial virtue most Christians skip: patience

  "Money does not grow on trees, but it does grow on the tree of patience." Chuck Bentley explains why slowing down is the smartest financial move you can make.

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  Aug 7, 2026

  How to avoid a financial crisis

  Ignoring financial problems only makes them worse. Chuck Bentley shares biblical steps to face the truth, build a budget and avoid a money crisis.

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  Jul 31, 2026

  How to escape financial stress of the 'dream house'

  "My spouse and I were happier in our first tiny apartment than in our four-bedroom dream house." One family's honest question — and a biblical path back to contentment.

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  Jul 17, 2026

  Warren Buffett reads 500 pages a day. Here's what that has to do with your debt.

  I have struggled with financial worries and stress most of my life. I brought it into our marriage, and after 21 years, I can’t shake it. I want to get better at managing money but need more than just another attempt at cutting up the credit cards and living on a budget.