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.

  • I Can Only Imagine

    I Can Only Imagine

    Christian rock band MercyMe released “I Can Only Imagine,” the lyrics for which lead singer Bart Millard wrote in just ten minutes … yet took a lifetime to craft. The movie of the same name was inspired by the loss of Bart’s father, who was abusive before being diagnosed with cancer and later transformed by Read more

  • Faith Under Attack! – Part II

    Faith Under Attack! – Part II

    No temptation has taken hold of you except what is common to mankind. But God is faithful—He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can handle. But with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape, so you will be able to endure it” (1 Cor. 10:13 TLV). Beloved, the Read more

  • Unexpected Moments Can Be The Perfect Ones

    Unexpected Moments Can Be The Perfect Ones

    I have always been a Christian although I never really understood what it meant to really be Christian, nor did I apply myself to being a Christian. Two years ago, I went to my first high school youth camp and that’s where I first had a realization that God was there. It was at that Read more

  • Introducing: Sophie Bonar

    Introducing: Sophie Bonar

    Hi, my name is Sophia Bonar, I’m 15 years old and have been raised in a Christian family in Queensland, Australia. I love to read, write, and sing as well. I’m quite involved with my church in youth ministry, kids church, and the worship team. My first realisation that God was near to me was Read more

  • Welcome to Worship!

    Welcome to Worship!

    Several months ago, the dancing-on-water.com team discussed the value and appropriateness of adding to our website a new category that would strengthen the impact of our ministry to whomever the Spirit of God attracts to the site. We have labelled the category ‘Worship.’ Of course, this new initiative was not going to get far off Read more

  • The Importance of Belonging – ‘You Say’

    The Importance of Belonging – ‘You Say’

    “In the absence of love and belonging, there is always suffering.” Dr Brene Brown, ‘Braving the Wilderness’ interview on Marie TV, September 2017. Humanity was always created to be in intimate proximity to God. It’s in that relationship that we know how to love one another (1 John 4:19) and we are told in the Read more

  • Faith Under Attack!

    Faith Under Attack!

    “Above all, take up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one” (Eph. 6:16 TLV) Beloved, I hope you are not startled or frightened by the theme of this message, Faith Under Attack. Maybe you are wondering how can this possibly be? Faith Read more

  • The Connection That Counts!

    The Connection That Counts!

    In January 2000, I asked myself the question, ‘What on earth am I doing here?’ Before commencing residence at Cairo, I had been busy planning my retirement at the Gold Coast, Australia, when ‘out from nowhere’ the Lord disturbed my good plans by calling me and my wife to serve Him in the far-away land Read more

  • God is Sovereign

    God is Sovereign

    Michael W. Smith’s song, “Sovereign Over Us,” reminds us all that regardless of circumstance, God is greater and higher and above all. No matter what is going on around us – or within – and no matter how desperate we may feel at times, the truth remains that God is Sovereign. 2 Samuel 7:22“How great you Read more