‘Dancing on Water – Living Above Life’s Circumstances’ is a collection of short faith-inspiring articles that are born from Bill Joukhadar’s 40+ years journey with God. These ‘life-tested’ articles are intended to inspire existing believers to live 100% of their lives, publicly and unashamedly by faith, in honour of God. They are also intended to interest possible newcomers to take a closer look at Christ and the Christian faith.
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Deny
“Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me”(Mark 8:34). It’s so very easy to get caught up in the excitement of big plans and dreams that we have for our lives; where we’re going to travel, what job we’re going to dedicate ourselves to, the people we Read more
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The Worst of All SINS: Part I
During the Middle Ages, a group of monks decided to love God with all their hearts, minds, and souls, as Jesus commanded in the Greatest Commandment (Mat 22:36-37). They wanted to know not only what drew them to God, but also what drew them away. They compiled a list of basic sins from which all Read more
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Whose Path?
“I, the Lord, tell you this: I have decided what I will do for you. I have plans to help you to do well. I do not want to hurt you. I want to give you hope for a good life in the future” (Jeremiah 29:11 Easy English Bible). Throughout our lives, we make our own Read more
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Theology of Guardian Angels
“That every individual soul has a guardian angel has never been defined by the Church, and is, consequently, not an article of faith; but it is the ‘mind of the Church.’ A guardian angel is a celestial being who is assigned to protect and guide a particular person, group, or nation. Belief in guardian beings can be traced throughout Read more
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The Secret to Contentment: Part II
In Philippians Chapter 4, verse 11b, the Apostle Paul gives us the biblical recipe for how to be content. The Secret of Contentment (Part I) dealt with what Paul had learned throughout his life that he could rely on in times of trouble so that he could experience true contentment. He learnt that he Read more
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The Secret to Contentment: Part 1
The Bible is the most-read book in the world, and it is said that Philippians chapter 4, verses 6 and 7, are the most highlighted verses in Scripture. And, verses 6-9 of Philippians 4 are among the most quoted and preached about verses in Scripture. This passage instructs us as to what we must do Read more
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Introducing: Alexa Smith
My name is Alexa Smith. I am 14 years old and currently live in South East Queensland, Australia. I was born into a Christian family and invited Jesus into my heart when I was 4 years old. Growing up and attending church was and is a weekly activity. Although my family has always been a Read more
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Play Your Part Well
Every person has an important ‘part’ to play in life–no person is more or less important than any other. On the world stage we play our parts in various settings; the family, places of education and employment, the community, and the Church. You are not an accidental extra! Every person has been carefully shaped by Read more
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River of Life: Part III
I am the Lord of Heaven and Earth.“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it”(1 Cor. 10:26 NIV). These words from a song that was popular back in the 1990’s came to mind … There’s A River of Life flowing out from Me,Makes the lame to walk and the blind to see.Opens prison doors, Read more
Dancing on Water 