Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
A Crisis of Faith: Observed in Matthew 11
The Context In Matthew chapter ten, we observe that Jesus took four actions: 1. He sets out the mission for the disciples to execute without his presence. The mission is to infiltrate Israel with His message of the Kingdom of … Continue reading
Thirty-Seven Ways to Ensure Marital Joy
The Status of Marriage in America According to the new census data, the median duration of current marriages in the U.S. has increased an exciting eight months in the last decade. It jumped from 19 years in 2010 to 19.8 … Continue reading
Who Can Destroy Your Marriage?
Framework Andree Seu Peterson’s piece in World magazine March 26, 2022, sets the framework of today’s rumination on the institution of marriage. I have often found her column a source of inspiration. In this one, Andree focuses on our contemporary … Continue reading
Winning Over Sexual Temptation
Winning Over Sexual Temptation How to Choke Temptation One of the many realities of life I have learned from teaching perspective ministers, professional counselors, and aspiring lay folks is that sexual temptation knows no boundaries. While the essence of this … Continue reading
America the Ugly
America the Ugly A Modern-Day Lament Rooted in Ancient History Preface: As I lingered in Isaiah chapters one to five an awful and wonderful prophetic message to Judah, I mused what the Lord God might write to America. Oh, America, America … Continue reading
How Does a Righteous Man Pray, When He Observes the Invasion of Ukraine?
Psalm 7 The answer, he follows the lead of King David, who saw the attack of evil on more than one occasion as a shepherd boy, a king elect, and as a king. Psalmist Situation in A Fallen World 1-2 … Continue reading
Life Is Like the River
Comparison of Characteristics A river has four characteristics that can help us constructively consider our lives. I have seen numerous young married couples in crisis because they experienced different lives than anticipated. For example, Pam and I married on September … Continue reading
Critical Principles of Leadership
Nehemiah Chapter Four Leadership Critical Dynamics on Display (1-3) Nehemiah has already displayed some important lessons concerning godly leadership in chapters 1-3. Those principles exercised bring us to the current situation of leadership under the pressure of opposition. His rebuilding … Continue reading
Wow! I Did That When I Said I Do?
Wow! I Did That When I Said I Do? The Contrast of Two Marriages My parents were married for sixty years. My aunt gave them a 50th-anniversary celebration. On the way to the dinner, I ask Pam, if we were … Continue reading
On Forgiveness and Forgiving Oneself
The Question 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 through … Continue reading