The word crisis comes from the Greek krisis, which literally meansdecision. When trials, temptations, disasters, personal sin, oranything else bring us to a point of crisis, how we respond – thedecisions we make and actions we take – will either reflect a faithful,obedient, God honoring heart or a doubtful, self-centered one. Becausecrises bring about the need to make many decisions, Christians areafforded opportunities to glorify God by making choices and acting inways that honor Him. The Biblical Crisis Intervention model presented inthis book provides a template upon which the counselor can base his orher crisis ministry. As the world provides temporary solutions to thosein crisis, the Biblical Crisis Intervention Model offers an opportunityfor those in crisis to find the healing that God offers.