‘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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Lift Up Your Eyes
Today our Youth Author, Alina Mathews, helps us to correctly focus on God’s kingdom by standing on His word and not giving into the cheap alternative that the world would try to convince us is superior. Ed. “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Read more
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Evidence – Psalm 91
This iconic Psalm is a reminder of the provision, protection, power and peace of God – all over our lives. It is so evident! Ed. The main theme of Psalm 91 is God’s protection of his people during distressing circumstances—among them pestilence, terror, darkness, enemies, and war. Interestingly, we have no title indicating who composed Read more
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Choices
ASK THE AUTHOR: Today, we are featuring our Guest Author, now regular contributor to DOW, Marian Dyer, to find out a little more about her behind-the-scenes background and interests. Ed: When did you first start writing?Marian: About 30 years ago I began to write what I felt the Lord was saying. I initially asked the Lord for words Read more
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Inside Out
Today we warmly welcome our new Guest Author, Pastor Ross Smith, who invites us to allow God to change us from the inside – something we can’t do on our own. This can be challenging but worth the risk! Ed. Sometimes we may mistakenly wear a piece of clothing inside out. A tag may be Read more
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Introducing: Ross Smith
My mother was a parishioner in our local Anglican church. I was baptised as a baby and was confirmed as a13 year old. My first encounter with God happened when I was at University. I experienced waves of His love after I simply asked, “God help me!” It was ten years later however when I Read more
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Faith Under Attack!
Pastor Sam Elijah exhorts believers to stand firm against the attacks of the enemy, hold fast to the promises of God and rejoice in the victory that we have in Jesus. Ed. “Above all, take up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil Read more
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How could I Keep it Inside
“I won’t be quietMy God is aliveHow could I keep it inside” Megan Tibbits has a beautiful, angelic voice and as she plays her harp and sings these arresting lyrics, I can’t help but feel challenged. Why do I keep quiet, when my God has given me so much? Why? I feel it in my Read more
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Be the Change
Today, Anna Harris, reveals her honesty, vulnerability and humility in relation to parenting and discusses the importance of unity in this somewhat challenging role in today’s world. Ed. “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the Read more
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Why Me?
One of our Youth authors, Alexa Smith, challenges us and then reminds us that we are chosen, forgiven, loved and saved … but only IF we say ‘Yes’ to God’s invitation. Ed. Often when encouraging others about our faith, we lose sight of why we are chosen. Ephesians 1:4-5 says “For He chose us in Read more
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