by Gregory Jantz | Feb 28, 2020 | Christian Counseling, Recovery
According to a recent Gallup poll, almost nine out of ten Americans believe in God or a “universal spirit.”[1] Alcoholics Anonymous uses the term “higher power.” As a Christian, I have a world view that includes a compassionate and gracious God who loves me. Because... 
by Gregory Jantz | Jan 30, 2020 | Anger Management, Christian Counseling, Recovery
Forgiveness can be like a flower, the benefits of which open to fullness over time. You need to allow time to see the benefits of forgiveness, both psychological and physical. A study, reported in the International Journal of Psychophysiology, showed an intriguing... 
by Gregory Jantz | Dec 11, 2019 | Christian Counseling
Over and over again, the Bible calls God sovereign, which means he has unlimited power and authority. To move from relationship dependency to spiritual dependency, you must acknowledge who has true power or authority over you. When you come to believe in and trust... 
by Gregory Jantz | Sep 29, 2019 | Christian Counseling
Did you ever play with wind-up toys as a kid? Remember how if you wound the toy too far, it broke? Well, you are the wind-up toy. You are the wind-up toy, and anxiety keeps winding and winding you up. At some point, anxiety could over-wind you, so you’ll break. You’ll... 
by Gregory Jantz | Aug 12, 2019 | Christian Counseling, Depression, Recovery
In times of crisis, when well-meaning people advise you to “have faith,” they often make it sound simple, as if it’s possible to magically “have” something as elusive as faith on command. That’s nearly as unhelpful as telling someone who’s suffering from depression to... 
by Gregory Jantz | Jun 27, 2019 | Christian Counseling, Parenting
Children don’t seem to have any trouble talking to God. This natural communication with God is called prayer, but it is really a conversation. Like in any relationship, sometimes we do all the talking and sometimes we need to just be quiet and listen. Prayer is...