Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
The Secret to Standing Personally, and Professionally
Text: Jon 15:1-8 Living in the Presence of Jesus Christ Living in the presence of Jesus Christ is the Christian’s best protection and the source of effervescent strengthening. Let’s start with the second. In John (7:38), Jesus says that those who believe in Him would have … Continue reading
A Baker’s Dozen of Benefits of Reading Your Bible Every Day
By: Kevin Carson & Howard Eyrich January 9, 2026 Introduction Whether you have just become a follower of Christ or have been one for many years, establishing a daily habit of reading the Bible is great medicine for the … Continue reading
Universal Longings
Introduction I recently read an account of a counseling case. It was the record of a young seminarian seeking a spouse. It reminded me of universal longings and how all too often people seek to fulfill them in the wrong … Continue reading
The Foolishness of Religion
The Foolishness of Religion Note: This is my meditation Christmas morning that turns out to be a call to consider for 2026. Our children are all hosting their families after our gathering on the Eve for a brief meditation by … Continue reading
Here Is a Christmas Tree Activity Designed to Reframe Culture
Introduction There are numerous approaches to celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. One of my favorites is to revisit Old Testament prophecies. Perhaps my favorite of these favorites is Isaiah 9:6. This is a key passage informed Israel (and us) that Messiah … Continue reading
A View of the Persistent Sinner Through the Eyes of the Lord
Jeremiah 4 Introduction In chapter one of the book of the Prophet, we learn of the call upon his life even before he was conceived. This gives us a glimpse of God’s plan. We see a similar display in the call … Continue reading
When Wisemen Become Fools
I Kings 11 Introduction It is the Spirit of God who calls a people to Jesus and endows them with the capacity to become understand so that they to choose to respond to His call, believing in Jesus and thereby … Continue reading
Jeremiah: Ancient and Contemporary Prophet in Any Age
Jeremiah 2 Introduction The two-inch margins of my old International Study Bible are running over with notes. They are in three colors, indicating this is the fourth time I’ve worked through Jeremiah since I started using this as my devotional … Continue reading
What the World Needs Now!
Introduction What the world needs now is not love sweet love in the shade made popular by Jackie DeShannon and Dionne Warwick. It was a sweet ditty with a wonderful melody, but frivolous in terms of its message. So, What … Continue reading
How Not to Be Continuous or Irritating Companion
Introduction The writer of Proverbs (21:9) states, “It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather] than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.” This proverb highlights the … Continue reading