Each day we make decisions ...some seemingly small ...and others not. It may not be of great magnitude as others view it, but for each individual it is significant whether shared by many or existing in secret.

How our lives are affected may be impacted by what we do ...or it may be primarily the result of decisions that others have made.

How much of a part do we really play in all of this?  Our concern should mostly be with the decisions we make ...and whether those personal decisions reflect a compromise of the Word of God.

People testify throughout the world of things they think they know ...some pronouncing good news, and others warning of known dangers.  

Discussions on various topics can be enlightening and helpful ...if it is a fair discourse, giving equal time to the different viewpoints.  But, in talking, discussing, or disputing ...eventually the truth of what is known should be presented. Early on, it seems that emotions get a foothold, but the truth must prevail.

In talking of 'End Times' ...everyone's end time is not the same. A person can have a rather pleasant end of their life, or they can have a torturous and horrific end.  But when talking of the specified 'End Times' as stated in the Bible, it appears that two main emotions emerge ...those who look forward to Jesus' return, and those who fear what that may mean in reference to what they may first expect to go through.

In reference to the 'rapture' ...many are grouped into the 'eager' category.  Of course, there is understandably more eagerness in the 'Pre-trib' group, than the 'Mid-trib' or 'Post-trib' ...as in tribulation.

The fear group, or the less eager scenario would be in those who look to the major confrontation with the beast ...inclusive of the pressure put on them to accept the 'mark'.