Sabrina Howell | July 28, 2026
A few weeks ago, I caught myself counting my friends. If someone had asked me to name the people closest to me, I could probably have counted them on one...
Continue ReadingSaloni Bhatia | July 21, 2026
Back in school, I once read that “any friendship that exceeds the seven-year mark is most likely to last a lifetime.” Having some really close friendships at the time, I...
Continue ReadingDeepa David | July 1, 2026
When I saw this month’s IndiAanya theme of friendships, various thoughts flashed through my mind. It is a theme that is very close to my heart and has made our...
Continue ReadingDeborah Sybil | March 17, 2026
During a season when I was wrestling with disappointment and discouragement, an older woman from church unexpectedly reached out to me. She had noticed my unusual quietness during a session...
Continue ReadingSusan Narjala | March 4, 2026
By virtue of my “advancing years” (ahem) and because I’m seen as a leader at our church (primarily because my husband is an elder there), I’ve sometimes been labelled a...
Continue ReadingAnna Jacob | August 22, 2025
When Abraham welcomed weary travellers into his tent on a hot summer afternoon, he had no idea he was about to encounter angels—or that, through this simple act of kindness,...
Continue ReadingSusan Narjala | November 13, 2024
Choking your joy, held in its grip, Stealing your peace, it won’t let you slip. Anxiety attacks. I see you crumble, lose your sleep, Yet, you don’t give...
Continue ReadingIshnita Nayantara Keskar | May 31, 2024
Have you noticed how easily small children can make friends? If not, you should watch kids in a playground. They smile, share a sweet, join in a game, or ask,...
Continue ReadingCeenu Jebaraj | May 28, 2024
As a child, I had a lot to say. But shyness took all my words away when people were around. I would nurse a longing to be liked by everyone...
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