Chuck Bentley

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  Nov 6, 2026

  Should you cut an estranged child out of your will?

  Your child is alive, yet you can’t share holidays, milestones or even an ordinary conversation. Here’s how to navigate the grief, along with the financial decisions estrangement forces on parents.

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  Oct 30, 2026

  I hate my job. How do I find purpose in it anyway?

  Work can feel exhausting, monotonous, and discouraging. But Scripture offers a surprising perspective: God wants us to enjoy our labor, even in hard seasons, while He prepares us for what’s next.

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  Oct 23, 2026

  6 ways poor time management quietly drains your wallet

  When you wonder where your money went, ask where your time went. Chuck explains why the way you spend your hours shapes the way you manage your money.

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  Oct 16, 2026

  How to help a prideful spouse without calling out his pride

  A wife asks how to talk to her husband about his growing financial pride. The answer: model humility in your own money decisions, and let that speak louder than any confrontation.

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  Oct 9, 2026

  God blessed us with plenty. How do we give it away wisely?

  After years of debt, one couple finds themselves in a season of plenty and wonders how to give faithfully when their income comes from real estate, dividends, and irregular sources. The answer starts with remembering that God owns it all.

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  Oct 2, 2026

  Ignoring money problems? The Bible warns it will cost you

  Small financial problems have a way of becoming big ones when we ignore them. Numbers 33 offers a sobering warning about "thorns in your sides," and a reminder that what we tolerate today may trouble us tomorrow.

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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.