‘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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My Word is a Hammer
The Word of God is exceedingly powerful, like a hammer breaking rocks. “Does not My word burn like fire?” says the Lord. “Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashes a rock to pieces?” (Jer. 23:29 NLT). You have not realised or taken hold of the power of My words. You say them, read Read more
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Empowered for Living
It is impossible for any person to ‘live’ the Christian life by human strength alone! Supernatural ability is needed if you are to progress in the Christian faith, following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ through seemingly endless, God-size challenges. Believers struggle unnecessarily and fail in their Christian walk because they rely on human strength Read more
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Is He Worthy?
Revelation 5:4-5 … I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and Read more
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God is Watching!
In 1990, the song “From a Distance” became an international commercial success for singing artist Bette Midler, reaching number one on the US Billboard adult contemporary chart. It went on to win a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1991. Mentioned three times, the chorus ‘God is watching us, God is watching us, God is watching us… From a Read more
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Now, treat yourself well!
“So be careful not to let the light in you become darkness. If your whole body is full of light, and none of it is dark, then you will shine bright, as when a lamp shines on you” (Lk.11:35-36 NCV). Beloved, nobody can look down on you without your permission. Stay away from places where Read more
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Illusions of Democracy
Western thinking nations have Ancient Greece to thank for the many good and not-so-good legacies that have been passed down to them. The world’s insatiable love of sport and the pursuit of a lifestyle of leisure, and the democratic form of government are but a few inherently Greek influences that have formed our present-day values Read more
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You are never alone
Everyone has their tale of woes. Some may suffer from an addiction and some may have a tale of tragic heartbreak. But mine is a feeling of loneliness. I am a chronic overthinker. Someone didn’t wave goodbye to me when they were rushing to class, so I sat there thinking what did I do Read more
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Three Strikes and You’re Out!
The idiom “Three strikes and you’re out” is derived from baseball, where a batter against whom three strikes are recorded strikes-out of the game. On March 7, 1994, Governor Wilson of the State of California, USA, signed into law the “Three strikes and you’re out” criminal sentencing measure. The law significantly increases prison sentences of offenders Read more
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The future IS ours to see!
It’s one thing to like popular songs because they make you feel warm and fuzzy; it’s another thing to know how well they measure-up theologically. Yes, they may be ‘off the chart,’ top-hit successes, but how-well do they line-up with the truth of God? Are the messages of these songs right, or wrong? Are they Read more
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