Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
Ah, The Wonder of Active Resting
The Introduction Martin Luther faced personal, political, and religious turmoil. It began with God revealing his heart. It then moved into religious turmoil until he was directed to the Galatians and realized justification as an act of God through faith. Now, he had to proclaim … Continue reading
Transformed
(Thank you to Gemini for the contrasting pencil sketches) Psalm 31—Every Person’s Psalm at Some Point Introduction How are you doing in your personal life struggles? Perhaps like a recent counselee of a supervisee, you have struggled with infertility and … Continue reading
The Uncomplicated Reality: The State of Churchianity Today**
Introduction Recently I have been scouring the web for the bottom line of the condition of church attending youth of the 21st century. Here is how I would distill research that has come to my attention starting with 2005. No doubt today’s teens … Continue reading
Who Is Responsible for Me?
Observation Pam and I have often remarked to one another about our observation of folks who fair well, even excel, in their work world, but who seem incapable of managing their personal lives. I wish I could say that this … Continue reading
Using Metaphors and Stories in Teaching, Discipling, and Counseling
Introduction In her blog, “Be Careful Little Feet Where You Go” playing off the familiar children’s song, Caroline Newheiser writes, “The counselor can use these word pictures to motivate the counselee to make the decision to obey Scripture with her … Continue reading
Labor Day Labor
Introduction As often happens, I woke from the night’s sleep with my mind already working on a project. This time, in that wonderful semi-conscious state, the project was developing a seminar, perhaps a workshop—on Refreshing Your Marriage. Since it was … Continue reading
The Art of Setting the Argument
Introduction The art of setting the argument is another way of saying, “Put your opponent on the defense rather than immediately defining your own position.” Far to often Christians live on the defensive in the sense that in their cultural … Continue reading
A Psalm for Those on the Spear End of Lying Politicians Or Lying Church Elders/Members
Psalm 64 Introduction Another Psalm of David that some consider a lament. I will not argue with that thought, but I see it more like Ps 46, a victory song that is very much aware of needing God’s blessing to … Continue reading
Boundaries Are Too Often Selfish Demands
Introduction Here are some of the reasons people are taught the popular idea of setting boundaries: • I am Feeling emotionally exhausted in this relationship with you.• Whenever I walk away from time with you, I often feel difficulty guilty.• You imply by words or actions … Continue reading
Seven Observations about Dealing with Oppression
Nehemiah 5:1-11 Observation One: Oppression, whether by corporate, by the rich, or by the government, eventually leads to a Tea Party (1-5) The circumstances driving the record of these five verses were the direinternal economic crisis generated by a local famine. The famine was layered by the relentless heavy Persian taxation was and … Continue reading