Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
Dispensing with Living the Present Based on the Past
Introduction** Charles and Charlene submitted their paperwork to seek formal biblical counseling to revitalize their broken marriage. Charles, like many men of his age range 30-45 had struggled with drug abuse. Charlene had come out of her stage of drug use … Continue reading
Wisdom Is the Foundation for Patience
Introduction During my freshman year at Bob Jones University, the Founder, Dr. Bob Jones, Sr., maintained what Fundamentalists called a hot pulpit. The old gentleman was a master at coining phrases to drive home chunks of truth. The book is … Continue reading
Thinking About You and Tragedy
Mary is a highly trained and decorated 40-year-old investigator for the police force of a major US city. In her position, as you can imagine, if you have watched TV shows like Law & Order or Special Victims Unit. In … Continue reading
Questions to Ponder When Considering Clinically Informed Biblical Counseling
How People Have Respond Interestingly, I read an article from the Biblical Counseling Society (03-26-26) today that took the approach of asserting a doctrinal like challenge to the claims of those who promote this approach. In my readings over the … Continue reading
The Crazy World of Idolatry Is Alive and Well
The Idolatry of the Left Is Ever Present Rather like the Baals of the Ancient World, the Left Is ever present even in conservative and largely mildly evangelical Alabama. All those Baals are about me feeling good. The Alabama Board … Continue reading
Eight Principles To Execute A Courageous Christian Life
Occasion for the Meditation: As I was preparing to speak at the TAC (The Addiction Connection) conference last week, I was simultaneously progressing through my journey through the Bible in 2026. One of my assigned topics for TAC was Encouraging … Continue reading
An Ancient Observation Diagnoses, A Modern Communication Problem
Introduction Email from Supervisee: In a recent email from a counselor in supervision, I received this email: “I met with a new counselee, Samantha, this morning for the first time. She had noted in her initial information form (which I received yesterday) that she … Continue reading
What’s in a Birthday?
Today is my birthday. My wife fixed a special breakfast. When we sat down to eat, she said happy birthday, though I am sure you are not that excited to be 87. So, I thought I’d ask AI this question: … Continue reading
Old Covenant, New Covenant; The Truth Is the Same Prepare Yourself to Fulfill Your Destiny
Introduction In my day-to-day ministry of teaching counseling at Birmingham Theological Seminary coupled with supervising doctoral students’ internships in Biblical Counseling, I read multiple case reports every week. In addition, I interface with ACBC Phase 3 candidates and often discuss … Continue reading
The Secret to Standing Personally, and Professionally
Text: Jon 15:1-8 Living in the Presence of Jesus Christ Living in the presence of Jesus Christ is the Christian’s best protection and the source of effervescent strengthening. Let’s start with the second. In John (7:38), Jesus says that those who believe in Him would have … Continue reading