Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
Scriptural Framework for Marriage Counseling: Reversing the Curse Part V-Conclusion
B. A New Life, a New Power, and a New Purpose We have a new life and a new power within. We have a new purpose for our lives. Sometimes, when a Christian couple sits before you, you must take … Continue reading
Scriptural Framework for Marriage Counseling: Reversing the Curse Part III of IV
III. The Fall and the Impact on Marriage A. Immediate Impact I will review some of these quickly, not going into every detail, but instead trying to highlight the essential aspects. Self-deception & Hiding: Post fall, Adam & Eve thought … Continue reading
Scriptural Framework for Marriage Counseling: Reversing the Curse Part II of IV
The Nature of the Man and Marriage If you have read Genesis 1 and 2, you know that the creation account has two aspects. In simple terms, chapter 1 presents God’s intention to create humanity as male and female, as … Continue reading
Scriptural Framework for Marriage Counseling: Reversing the Curse**
Howard Eyrich, MA, ThM, DMin. (Part I of IV) Introduction Let me begin with a short illustration of a case study. I received an email from a gentleman (hereafter, John) last spring. He said, “The pastor said I need to see … Continue reading
Assumptions Are the Fuel of Conflict
When asked to fill a pulpit recently, I prayerfully went to my computer list of sermons and chose “Assumptions, the Fuel of Conflict,” based on I Chronicles 19. Narrative and Proverbs 13:10 warning. The church had a fellowship lunch following … Continue reading
Resolving Hurts God’s Way
Introduction The woe has a long history. Choose not to add another chapter to its history. We read numerous scenarios in the Scriptures of those gripped with bitterness. One of those is a prominent display; his name is Saul. In his … Continue reading
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