Chuck Bentley
CP Guest Contributor
Chuck Bentley is CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, a global Christian ministry, founded by the late Larry Burkett. He is the host of a daily radio broadcast, My MoneyLife, featured on more than 1,000 Christian Music and Talk stations in the U.S., and author of his most recent book, Seven Gray Swans: Trends that Threaten Our Financial Future. Be sure to follow Crown on Facebook.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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