Hope: A Key Element in Marital Restoration

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling [i] is one of many theoretical approaches to marriage counseling proposed by Christian writers. While not advocating the particulars of the writer of this volume, I am an advocate of hope being a necessary component of marriage … Continue reading →

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What About Those Wedding Vows?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

June is a great month to talk about wedding vows. Many couples follow May graduations with June weddings. Most are focused upon the event not the sacredness of the ceremony. For far too many the ceremony simply legalizes what has … Continue reading →

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Learning How To Be A Father

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

How does a man learn how to be a Father? I grew up with a hardworking German father. He was great with math though he only went to the fourth grade. Unfortunately, he could not understand why I was not good … Continue reading →

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Family Connecting

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

This week my granddaughter turns 15. She is a lovely young woman who is a scholar athlete. She writes songs, puts them to music and accompanies herself as she ministers to your heart. She has the ability to capture the … Continue reading →

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Sexuality: Good or Bad

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

The response to this question will vary according to the experience of the responder. In the abstract most people would answer good. But the young woman who was molested by a family member is not so sure. The woman who … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Alzheimer’s Disease: It Could Impact Your Marriage

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

The exponential growth of Alzheimer’s disease is a reality. The state of California conducted a study for the purpose of developing public policy regarding the impact of the disease.[1] These studies found that 18.5% of women and 10.2% of men … Continue reading →

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Reflections of Ancients; Findings of Moderns

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

Ancient wisdom is pregnant with insight. It does not have statistical research as its reference point but reflects the outcome of modern psychological social research. As you read the following statements stand before a mental mirror and see how often … Continue reading →

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Parenting Your Parents: A Growth Opportunity

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

Dad! Dad! I heard my seven year old son scream. I was intently involved in sermon preparation in my upstairs study. I rushed down stairs and towards the backyard as I heard him yell again, Dad! I leaped off the … Continue reading →

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A Model Marriage Is Like Model Railroading

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

Once a month on Friday nights I join ten to fifteen men for a guy’s night out. We gather at our friend John’s home. We are not bowling, playing poker or watching football though the later is often part of … Continue reading →

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The Framework of Good Communication

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Dr. Howard Eyrich

There are three possible frameworks for communication. Only one of the three enables us to communicate in a manner that allows the message to be received by the receiver. Framework one is communication that is source-oriented. This is the attitude … Continue reading →

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