Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
Lessons for Living from I Samuel
Several years ago, I taught a Sunday School series titled Lessons for Living from I Samuel. There are two themes that run through the book. They are that we serve a God of compassion, and we serve a God of … Continue reading
The Brave New World and Francis Schaeffer
Two Unlikely Complementary Writers Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell. He produced literary criticism, poetry, fiction, and polemical journalism. George Orwell is not generally thought of as a … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving Week Current Events—little or nothing in the morning news for which to be thankful. Colorado LBGQ+ night clubs shooting leaves five dead Deadly earthquake strikes Java, Indonesia Obama to campaign for Warnock before runoff Teams nix World Cup anti-discrimination … Continue reading
Matthew Becomes a Soundbite Reporter
Matthew 28 In keeping with the trajectory of his Gospel, the focus of Matthew is the launching of Messiah’s kingdom. From his lineage (1:1-18) to John’s announcement (3:2) to the baptism of Jesus and God the Father’s authentication (3:13-17) to … Continue reading
On Forgiveness and Forgiving Oneself
Seeking An Answer Not infrequently a counselee or a student will inquire about what to do when I cannot forgive myself. Here is my summary answer to the question. Survey the Old Testament If you have read the Old Testament … Continue reading
Are Nazi Germany and the Gestapo Coming to America?
The Latest Trigger Event The leaked Dobbs decision, followed by the published decision, has brought a chorus singing a most likely tune with glee. Their first stanza teaches us that it would be un-American to charge doctors for criminal prosecution … Continue reading
The Three Covenants of Marriage
Ignorance Is Not Bliss Over the years, it has become my custom early in a marriage counseling case to ask the couple, “Could you please tell me what occurred as you stood before the pastor, the judge, or the Justice … Continue reading
Social Media and Mental Health
Social Media and Mental Health1 Correlation or Causation Pick one of many studies that indicate a link between social media use and poorer mental health. And why would this be? Remembering that correlation does not equal causation, one must wonder … Continue reading
The Last Chance to Love Them
The Reality Most couples have an extended last chance to love their parents because of the aging process. Here are just some of the common situations that provide those opportunities. Crippling diseases like Parkinson’s disease Physical limitations like loss of … Continue reading
Using New Testament Narratives to Give Hope
The Need In one of the first training classes I taught at CCEF, there was a newly appointed counseling pastor from a Baptist church in New Jersey. Stressing the importance of giving hope is now a strategic aspect of teaching … Continue reading