Chuck Bentley

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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.

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  Jul 10, 2026

  6 money sicknesses the Bible warns about (and how to cure them)

  My son is 26, single, and a professional engineer making a great salary, but he spends it all! I sent him your cures for money sicknesses to review. He was very honest that he has three of the six: pride, greed, and idolatry. How do I help him now?

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  Jul 3, 2026

  The prosperity gospel's greatest lie isn't what you think it is

  The prosperity gospel seems to be catching hold in American churches, with many placing an emphasis on building wealth. Can you help me defend my position that the Bible does not support this theology?

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  Jun 26, 2026

  Can America’s national debt be fixed?

  I am really worried about the skyrocketing debt of our federal government. It seems that 250 years is something to celebrate, but the truth is we have more debt than we can handle. Do you think we can fix this?

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  Jun 19, 2026

  How to cut your family's healthcare costs (even if you have insurance)

  For millions of Americans, routine medical care can be financially overwhelming. Thankfully, there are options.

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  Jun 12, 2026

  Is capitalism Christian? Exploring the Bible's economic principles

  As a former professor, I encountered many young people who were skeptical of capitalism. We need more people to expand their understanding to protect the economic philosophy upon which this nation was founded. Can you give some biblical support for capitalism?

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  Jun 5, 2026

  My son says sports betting is harmless. Is he right?

  I recently learned that my college freshman is gambling on sports games. He said it is not a big deal, that it is a lot of fun, and that he knows when to quit. Can you write something that I can share with him to address this from a biblical perspective?

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  May 29, 2026

  My sisters are financially abusing our grandmother. Need advice.

  I’m tired of watching my sisters bum-off my grandmother’s generosity. They ask her for money for everything, even though they are married and should be supporting themselves. It looks like financial abuse to me. I have kept silent, but I really hope you can give me some tips to be ready to speak up.

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  May 22, 2026

  What the Bible teaches about financial preparation for old age

  I’m grateful that my parents prepared for aging in place and for assisted living, if necessary. Some of my friends’ parents have not, and the financial pressure within those families has been difficult to watch. What tips can you offer people so they can avoid this financial drain in their senior years?