DOW Articles

‘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.

  • Have you been good?

    Have you been good?

    Young children know that to be in the running to get what they want from Santa at Christmas, a “yes” response is expected to Santa’s question: ‘Have you been good?’ Instinctively, children know how to play the ‘give-me game’ to get what they want. Friends, how wrong it is for grown-ups to give children the Read more

  • What will you Choose

    What will you Choose

    As this new year of 2024 begins and resolutions are madeI wonder what each one of us will choose? Do we stick determinedly to the resolutions that we have made … or do we give in and decide to put it off till next year? Here are some of the New Year’s resolutions that came Read more

  • River of Life: Part II

    River of Life: Part II

    “Whoever believes in Me, asScripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them” (Jn. 7:38 NIV) Sometimes the Rivers of Living Water are blocked by things in your life that need to be dealt with; this is your choice. You know when there is a blockage, so that is when you ask Read more

  • Try a Little Kindness

    Try a Little Kindness

    ‘Try a Little Kindness’ is a song written by Curt Sapaugh and Bobby Austin, first recorded by American country music singer Glen Campbell. The song was a hit on the country charts, went to number one for one week on the Hot Adult Contemporary Chart, and peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.   ‘Try Read more

  • River of Life: Part 1

    River of Life: Part 1

    “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (Jn. 10:27 NKJV). Words flow like a river from My heart to yours. They are always flowing as My river of life flows. But if there are blocks, the river stops flowing. It builds and it builds behind those blocks because it Read more

  • Beware of Smooth-tongued Prophets!

    Beware of Smooth-tongued Prophets!

    A true prophet of God is a messenger, inspired by the Holy Spirit to deliver God’s messages to certain people without fear or favour. The commissioned prophet must deliver the message/s without any deviation from the assigned script.  Years ago, I travelled 60 kilometers from home to listen to a world-renowned Christian speaker who had a burden Read more

  • Chameleon or Caterpillar?

    Chameleon or Caterpillar?

    There are over 160 species of tree-dwelling Chameleons spread across Madagascar, Spain, Africa, Asia, and Portugal. These Old-World lizards are best known for their ability to change body colour. They do this to blend into their environment to escape predators and other dangers, to hide from prey and ambush them by blending in with their Read more

  • All is Well

    All is Well

    In this season of Advent when we prepare for the celebration of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ, it is timely to focus on the beauty and love that came down at Christmas. It is this love that is like no other – no other because it is purely Divine. Christina Rossetti’s poem published Read more

  • Divine Navigation

    Divine Navigation

    Satellites play a critical role in providing accurate and reliable global positioning. Users of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) can determine their exact location and track their movements with precision, without operators having a keen sense of direction. While they are useful in aiding physical travel, the capability of Sat-Nav systems is limited in directing you to Read more