The TV.

What is it about TV? Why do I like watching TV? Why, when I think of a relaxing evening at home, does my mind go to watching a television show? What is so great about TV? Why do I look forward to a new episode of a weekly TV show? Is it normal that I'd rather watch a TV show than read a book, even the Bible? Or am I just so lazy that I'd rather sit and watch then hold up a book and think and read? I'm certain this isn't just me who feels this way. I can't believe how much time I waste watching TV shows. Is it discontentment that leads me to enjoy being absorbed in someone else's life for an hour? It is loneliness that drives me to enjoy watching TV friends live their lives on a show? Is it my timidness that brings me to enjoy watching their reality TV adventure from my couch? What is it with TV? What IS IT with TV!!??!!

Side by Side
They lie on the table side by side
The Holy Bible and the TV Guide.
One is well worn and cherished with pride.
Not the Bible, but the TV Guide.
One is used daily to help folks decide.
No, not the Bible, But the TV Guide.
As the pages are turned, what shall they see,
Oh, what does it matter, turn on the TV
So they open the book in which they confide,
No, not the Bible, but the TV Guide.
The Word of God is seldom read.
Maybe a verse before they fall into bed.
Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be.
Not from reading the Bible, from watching TV
So then back to the table side by side,
Lie the Holy Bible and the TV Guide.
No time for prayer, no time for the Word,
The plan of Salvation is seldom heard.
But forgiveness of sin, so full and free,
Is found in the Bible, not on TV.
(Poem from the Turn Back to God website)

This video is somewhat related with its play on American Idol and other reality shows. And it always makes me laugh. Watch it right to the end; so so funny.