Oh dear...
I fear I am turning into a fuddy duddy!
The first sign was quite a few years ago, perhaps it began after I finished high school and started working full time, or maybe after I had my first child. There was a shift in my television viewing habits.. I began to realise that I was no longer hooked on watching soaps like Home and Away or Neighbours- something I never dreamed I would hear that coming out of my mouth!
When I was younger I used to lament at how long my parents used to hog the tv watching news, for an hour and a half! When the music on the radio stopped for regular news breaks I used to get very irritated- I was not really interested in current affairs- unless it was related to the music or acting industry, well that was ok- it was important to know who married who or divorced.. I am now embarassed to say! I was a bit of an entertainment trivia encyclopaedia back in the day :-/
I now have to admit, I have turned into my parents, in more ways than one! Don't worry, I've noticed the same thing happening to Hubby too.
I blame some of my viewing choices also on my job.. Always on the lookout for ideas to use in the classroom. Being a science teacher I love to watch things like Catalyst, Mythbusters, New Inventors, Sleek Geeks. I also like watching Gruen, 4 Corners, Compass, Landline etc to keep on top of topical issues and share important stuff with students to help them become more discerning.
I am soooo thankful that I am working t a Christian school. Openly speaking about Jesus and the Bible is such a wonderful privilege. I continue to learn so much also from other staff and students alike. Just the other day at School, watching a student's Christian living presentation , "Would you watch a show, read a book, look at a picture, listen to music, if Jesus was in the room?"
What a fantastic way to measure our choices. It also says in the Bible, in Philippians 4:8-
Finally brothers, whatever is noble, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Amen!
TGBTG
Anje xx
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