Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
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
How Do Dusty Traditions Become Dusty Traditions?
Recently a sixteen-year-old visited another PCA (Presbyterian Church in America) church. Occasionally he will watch a live stream of his uncle preaching and several times he has been at weddings in which his grandfather officiated. As a result of his … Continue reading
What About School Vouchers
Varieties of Social Unrest There are many social upheavals today. I remember the isolated incidents of the 60-70’s. I moved to Miami in 1980 and some friends questioned my sanity pointing to the recent burning of Liberty City. Those of … Continue reading