Author Archives: Dr. Howard Eyrich
Steady As She Goes
2 Timothy 3 Introduction We can characterize the life journey of Paul as an oceans voyage (2 Corinthians 11:16-33). Here he is warning Timothy that his life, and he is to inform his disciples also, is going to be a … Continue reading
Ten Myths About Parenting
Crossway recently published an article titled Five Myths of Parenting. Having my own list of ten myths of parenting, I read it with interest. Here is my list with comments. Let me conclude with the exhortation to revisit the Scriptures, … Continue reading
Myths and Marriage
Introduction: If you read my book, The Art of Aging, you will find a discussion of the myths of aging. I have found that identifying the myths that culture produces is an important task. Here we consider the myths about … Continue reading
7 Keys to Harmonious Family Relationships
1. No unkind words to anyone Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. -Psalm 141:3 (NIV). Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of … Continue reading
Pleasant Surprises Over the Years
Introduction I’ve thought for some time about writing an article with this title. There will be no linear sequencing of these experiences. I’ll write about them as they come to mind. Narratives When our granddaughter was eleven years old, we took her with us on a mission trip to … Continue reading
How Not to Be Continuous or Irritating Company
The writer of Proverbs (21:9) observes that “It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather] Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.” It is rather fascinating … Continue reading
The Important Question and Two Significant Answers
Ecclesiastes 8 Introduction This section, in our Bibles, comprises the eighth chapter and revolves around a question proposed in the first verse: “Who is like the wise man who understands the interpretation of reality?” (My translation). The remainder of the … Continue reading
Winning Over Sexual Temptation: Four Steps
How to Choke Temptation One of the many realities of life I have learned from experience, books, teachers, counselors, andaspiring lay counselors is that sexual temptation knows no boundaries. This blog was written as a homework handout for counselees caught in the grip of sexual deviation of one kind … Continue reading
An Overview of Ecclesiastes
An Overview of Ecclesiastes Chapters 1-8:17** Throughout these eight chapters, the writer has been conducting his research. In verses sixteen and seventeen, he draws a two-point conclusion. First, it has been, and it will be, an impossible 24/7 task to … Continue reading
Bitterness Is Poison
Experience Peace in Disappointment, Not Bitterness Introduction The writer of Hebrews informs us that the root of bitterness defiles many. On a lark, I asked Google to find examples of bitterness in Bible characters. In about five seconds, Google responded … Continue reading