Thoughts after reading Jostein Gaarder's The Orange Girl:
I think reading his books recaptures life’s magic for me. I remember once more, how I’ve always wanted to view life as a story – a fairytale even. Yet differing slightly from Mr. Gaarder, I believe we know the author of this story that we live in. The jadedness and monotony of life that I’ve unwittingly picked up from the cynical influences around me has had its toll on me. I am tired of such a realistic and sad view of life. I don’t think God has meant for us to be this way. Even if life’s not our final destination, I know God would also want us to enjoy the journey itself, and also to take the hardships and the challenges in stride. And to above all, raise our eyes from all that is humdrum here to see the God that delights in each and every moment of our lives. That’s the God I'm serving. That’s the God who loves me… unconditionally.