The fantastic thing about having cable TV is that it has a great feature on BBC digital that allows you to catch up with programmes you have missed. The two programmes that I always watch using this method are Spooks and Extras. . They are both very different programmes. Spooks is a fictional account about MI5. The stories are very topical and often highly believeable. There is normally a major conspiracy and some nail-biting drama. Extras is a completely different "kettle of fish". It stars, is written and is directed by Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant. There is always a handful of other major stars who play themselves and a number of incredibly excruciatingly situations that tackle just about every major comedy taboo possible.

This has lead me to a personal challenge. If I am committed to watching these programmes, then it must not be at the expense of my time with God. I don't know what your way into His word is but I try all sorts to keep my times with Him fresh. At the moment I have been reading "Every Day with Jesus" by Selwyn Hughes. His direct simplicity is wonderful. His spiritual footprint is massive. The number of people who came to faith through his ministry will only surpassed by those who have a greater understanding of the God of the bible because of his writings. A great man of God who will be sadly missed.