The Root of the Word "Crisis" - Opportunity and Decision

A Moment of Hope · Mar 25, 2022 · 4m

Catastrophe. Calamity. Crisis.

Although these words look like synonyms at first glance, crisis is actually very different.

The word "crisis" comes from ancient Greek roots meaning decision. Opportunity. Turning point. Therefore, think of a crisis as a moment in which you get to decide to take a different direction.

Many of us have crises occur throughout our lives. It's a matter of when - not if - they occur, for tribulations come to all, including followers of Jesus (John 16:33). So when the inevitable crisis occurs, what are we to do?

First, you have a decision to make. Do you stay where…