Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
The Fascination of People Differences
Introduction People and their differences have always fascinated me. Maybe that all started growing up on a farm. We had chickens of various sorts from Rhode Island Reds to White Leghorns to Bandis and their outsized friendly personalities (at least … Continue reading
Are You Surprised When People Don’t Make Sense?
Introduction Three things I read this morning prompted this blog. My morning usually begins with reading the Word of God. It is always instructive on several levels. First, in some manner, it informs and or reminds me of some important … Continue reading
Six Critical Elements of Parenting Effectively
This is a revised post from 2023. It includes a sixth important element. Model what you expect. My father once said to me, “You do what I say not what I do!” My father was at least open and honest … Continue reading
The Grief Work Challenges
Howard Eyrich, MA, ThM, DMin, There are three major categories of grief work. The sooner one takes up the challenge, the sooner they will gain their equilibrium. Lingering self-pity, inaction, and anger complicate living for the griever and their loved … Continue reading
Scriptural Framework for Marriage Counseling: Reversing the Curse Part V-Conclusion
B. A New Life, a New Power, and a New Purpose We have a new life and a new power within. We have a new purpose for our lives. Sometimes, when a Christian couple sits before you, you must take … Continue reading
Scriptural Framework for Marriage Counseling: Reversing the Curse Part III of IV
III. The Fall and the Impact on Marriage A. Immediate Impact I will review some of these quickly, not going into every detail, but instead trying to highlight the essential aspects. Self-deception & Hiding: Post fall, Adam & Eve thought … Continue reading
Scriptural Framework for Marriage Counseling: Reversing the Curse Part II of IV
The Nature of the Man and Marriage If you have read Genesis 1 and 2, you know that the creation account has two aspects. In simple terms, chapter 1 presents God’s intention to create humanity as male and female, as … Continue reading
Scriptural Framework for Marriage Counseling: Reversing the Curse**
Howard Eyrich, MA, ThM, DMin. (Part I of IV) Introduction Let me begin with a short illustration of a case study. I received an email from a gentleman (hereafter, John) last spring. He said, “The pastor said I need to see … Continue reading
Assumptions Are the Fuel of Conflict
When asked to fill a pulpit recently, I prayerfully went to my computer list of sermons and chose “Assumptions, the Fuel of Conflict,” based on I Chronicles 19. Narrative and Proverbs 13:10 warning. The church had a fellowship lunch following … Continue reading
Resolving Hurts God’s Way
Introduction The woe has a long history. Choose not to add another chapter to its history. We read numerous scenarios in the Scriptures of those gripped with bitterness. One of those is a prominent display; his name is Saul. In his … Continue reading