Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
Walking with Jesus in the 21st Century
The Promise I was musing this morning on walking in fellowship with Jesus (I John). As I did, the promise of Jesus to the Disciples came to mind. My pondering merged what he said in these three passages. John 14:26 … Continue reading
Can A Society Survive without Biblical Ethics?
That is a question worth asking whether you are a professing Christian or not. Just read some of the news feeds with that question in mind. Consider just two examples. The first is from the general society. The second from … Continue reading
A Response to Progressive Evangelicals
A Response to Progressive Evangelicals The following six point is how evangelicals against Trump see him and those who supported him: 1. God answered your prayers, the Godliest man and the best Christian leader on the ballot was elected. 2. … Continue reading
Learning How to Be Dad: How My Wife Taught Me
How does a man learn how to be a Dad? I grew up with a hardworking German father. He was great at math though he only went through the fourth grade. Unfortunately, he could not understand why I was not … Continue reading
Ten Considerations for Families
Here are ten considerations or lessons for family members drawn from I Samuel chapters one and two. Old Testament narratives provide great visual illustrations of New Testament principles for Christian living. From time to time I will be posting such … Continue reading
How to Handle the Spouse’s [or Anyone’s] Criticism
“She complains all the time. I cannot do anything right,” shouted George. “He is never satisfied with the way I do dishes or clean the bathroom or even put on my makeup”, said Paula through sobs of frustration. “My mother-in-law simply … Continue reading
Connecting with My Son at the Death of a Friend
[This prose was written after I conducted the funeral of my friend, my mentor, my surrogate father in the Lord. David and I visited him weeks before his death and as I move towards closing the visit in prayer, David … Continue reading
Brain Science, The Bible and Marital Conflict
The Bible, Brain Science and Marital Conflict Reading about brian science over the past twenty years has been a fascinating parallel track to the Biblical Counseling and theological literature usually found on my coffee table. Some of the reading has … Continue reading
How Not To Become A Good In-Law
How not to become a good in-law! Perhaps I should turn that into a question. How do I keep from becoming a troublesome in-law? In a church the size of Briarwood (4200+ members) there are many weddings every year. And, … Continue reading
Serve One Another
Here is the one another that I learned very pragmatically. I doubt if Galatians 5:13 had every registered on my radar. But, you know something I’ve learned over the years is that God may teach us an aspect of his … Continue reading