Comments on: Do You Feel There is Anything Good On TV?

By: Hannah

Hannah — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 01:08:59 +0000

Amen Brother Mike!!!
My parents decided not to have TV before I was born and I am so thankful that they did. Our telavision is used to watch things like “teaching responsibilty” and “movers and shakers” or else it’s the math DVDs that we use for school. My 8 sibilings and I have done just fine without it. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Php 4:8

By: Jackie

Jackie — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:24:36 +0000

There is a channel called the Sprout Channel and it has the Berenstein Bears on it. We record that on our DVR for our son and he LOVES it. Since he’s 3, I can control what he watches and how much. Most of the time the TV is background noise…we are usually playing on the floor. I’m able to fast forward through the commercials, so he isn’t exposed to that, but I’ve see some of the things that children even his age watch and it’s disturbing. I myself like the educational programs and channels like the History Channel and the documentary channels. It’s scary about what’s out there that my son can see & I know I can’t protect him all the time. I just hope that I can teach him in a way that he can make the right decision for himself when he’s older.

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:33:04 +0000

We don’t own a tv either. And i get stressed when my stepson comes over and makes me feel like im wrong for not having one. But im never going to have one ever again, my kids love playing with their toys, when before when we had tv they didnt play or do anything besides watch tv.

By: Russell Hunkin

Russell Hunkin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:10:35 +0000

Amen brother! A fellow senior believer, an American (I am South African), rightfully calls the TV set ‘The Devil’s Pulpit.’

By: Delores

Delores — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:15:32 +0000

This is an awesome article and an awesome site. I enjoy reading your archives. And yes, you are right… that prayer, I am printing out today! Thanks for sharing! God bless!

By: Amy West

Amy West — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:37:43 +0000

We use our television for watching our church’s library of Creation science tapes and other materials. We can’t even get free local TV now that the country went digital. I threw away most of our kids videos, but a few are so good like Nemo with it’s prodigal fish theme. We also love yelling at our old evolution dinosaur videos as they contradict themselves and comment on apparent design. The kids are also fascinated with an old hurricane news video which prompted further science studies. It was old enough that the reporters were respectful and supportive of those who claimed God’s protection and provision, unusually frequent for a secular news program. I think TVs are good when used the way we do. Our computer is also a tool for being in the world, but not of it, and for reaching the lost or encouraging the faithful. Friends watch the Creation science tapes on our TV and reject evolution because of it. I am typing on my new laptop which will allow me to present your gardening DVD to my co-op class. I heard that computers and TVs are making spreading the gospel easier like the Roman roads did 2000 years ago. God chose to come in the flesh when travel was easy. How much easier is it now in so many ways!

By: felicia

felicia — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:10:34 +0000

For about 8 years now me and my children only use the TV to rent videos that the whole family can watch. The commercials are so sexual and negative that I stopped getting cable and limited our intake on watching TV. We are use to not having to watch TV so we play games, read books, and have more time to share with each other as a family. Our family members see me as depriving my kids from not having TV. I that we have more time to family things together now.

By: Scarlett

Scarlett — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:16:05 +0000

I can only imagine what my great-grandparents would say about the schlock being projected into our homes these days. It used to be ‘The Honeymooners’ and ‘I Love Lucy’. Now we are spoon-fed left-wing trash in the name of ‘entertainment’. An unbelievably sad state of affairs. God help us.

By: Sara Rusher

Sara Rusher — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:49:08 +0000

I agree. We lost our tv when I was pregnant with our 1st child.
It is however very frustrating that the 6 year olds on our street are allowed to watch and do things that even our 12 year old isn’t allowed to do. ie tv, video games, etc.
I do wonder how other parents deal with the frustration of being in the world and not of the world.
Our pastor’s wife, whom I love and admire greatly, recommended a movie for my boys, knowing how conservative that we are and thinking it was ok, that was not ok. How to help your children understand that? Are we too strict? Sometimes I wonder?
Just praying for the grace to do what God has called us to do, and thankful for His grace to cover our mistakes.

By: Mrs. T.

Mrs. T. — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:20:20 +0000

I am so glad we don’t have one anymore, but unfortunately the computer can be a problem as well. I’m praying for the Hollywood movies to go too. I’m learning to trust the Lord to do this in my husband’s heart, not my nagging.