Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Michael RanjitsinghHighlights of the adventure thus far! — Writing about myself is always a challenge. Where do I start? What would the reader like to know about me? My mind is blank. Nevertheless, I will make an attempt. As a kid, I was quite clingy to my immediate family and hated meeting strangers or new people. …About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
Published inHello, Love·May 18, 2022Member-onlyAn Un-Arranged Love StoryKnowing someone is the right person for you. — It all began with the dreaded question. It was the peak of summer and I was on holiday in Chennai, spending time with family. Every Indian knows that when he or she comes of age, the first question from everyone you meet is ‘When are you getting married?’ My grandpa…Love6 min readLove6 min read
May 18, 2022Member-only3 Micro Habits That Have Made Me Calmer and HappierSmall daily habits leads to long term growth — There are many habits that we pick up throughout our lives. Some habits like brushing our teeth we pick up at an early age while others are developed later. Over the past year, I have incorporated three small habits into my daily routine that have helped ground me and make…Habits2 min readHabits2 min read
Published inKoinonia·Feb 17, 2022Member-onlyWhat Would a Life Without God Look Like?A life lesson from the wisest man who ever lived — Life is meaningless. This is the conclusion of a man who had everything but turned away from God. Solomon was David’s son and the king of Israel for forty years. The Lord blessed him abundantly with incredible wisdom, fame, riches, and peace. During the latter part of his reign, however…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
Published inKoinonia·Dec 11, 2021Member-onlyHow I Taught My Toddler to Descend the BedAnd the three phases that relate to our walk with God — We have a comfortable queen bed in our bedroom. My son loved playing on the bed during the day. The only problem was that one of us needed to keep an eye on him at all times to make sure he didn't fall off. Every time he went over to…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Published inKoinonia·Nov 13, 2021Member-onlyThe Breathtaking Beauty of Stained Glass ArtAnd why you should consider making this your new hobby — The majesty and splendor of cathedrals always leave me spellbound. I remember walking around them as a kid, studying the beautiful works of stained glass on the windows. Intricate and colorful, these works of art create a soothing diffused light and a calming atmosphere for worship. …Creativity3 min readCreativity3 min read
Published inWriters’ Blokke·Nov 1, 2021Member-onlyThe Surprise Birthday GiftSometimes a glimpse of true joy is worth more than all the money in the world — The buyer was an old man. Limbs creaking, probably around 70 years old. I was a tad surprised. I had expected someone younger. He was wearing a head covering, so I guessed he was Muslim. He was at my house on account of an ad he had seen on Facebook…Love3 min readLove3 min read
Published inThe Startup·Oct 30, 2021Member-only3 Inspiring Characters Who Help Me Push Past the Pain and Keep WritingIf writing is easy, you are doing it wrong — I remember watching the scene open-mouthed for the first time last summer. Coincidentally, it was followed by joining this amazing platform and spilling my thoughts here. The powerful scene, from ‘Dead Poets Society’ is one where Robin Williams (who plays John Keating) delivers a masterclass on the magic of poetry…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Published inKoinonia·Oct 18, 2021Member-onlyWhat Would the World Be Like if You Never Existed?The answer will change your perspective and your life — I watched a movie last week that was produced 45 years before I was born. It was not in color and I did not know any of the cast. But my gosh did it deliver! The name of the movie was It’s a Wonderful Life directed and produced by Frank…Relationships5 min readRelationships5 min read
Published inKoinonia·Oct 1, 2021Member-only3 Inspirational Lessons From King JosiahA man who loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind — My best friend named his son Josiah. I had never heard the name before and I was intrigued. When he told me Josiah was found in the Bible, it piqued my curiosity even more. I searched through the Bible and found his story in the book of 2 Kings. Josiah…Love5 min readLove5 min read