‘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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Repented, Redeemed, and Set-free!
Peter is a Christian brother I have known since 2016. Our relationship is close and respectful. During that time, Peter appeared to be “as happy as Larry.” However, below the surface ugly things were brewing. When they eventually bubbled to the surface, Peter’s life and happiness hung in the balance. He now felt alone, fearful, Read more
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The Good News: Believe
It was mentioned in last week’s article that a person belongs to God when he/she repents and believes. As we have investigated the meaning of “repent,” we will now turn our attention to understanding what “believe” means. “Believe” means at least four things… 1. Taking Jesus at His WORD: Mark reported that Jesus care-fronted Jairus’ overwhelming grief and fear at the news of his Read more
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With All I Am
“And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness,and to walk humbly with your God?” (Mic. 6:8). “The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does” (Ps. 145: 13b). This song is a prayer of commitment to God knowing that He will always protect, watch over and bring His best to us if we Read more
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Came to My Rescue
This is God’s message, the God who made earth, made it liveable and lasting, known everywhere as God: “Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvellous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own” (Jer. 33:2-3 The Message). Have you ever felt that a problem or a Read more
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I Will Always Love You
Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lam. 3:22-23). The Bible is full of wonderful assurances that God pre-destined us and chose us to belong to Him. Before we even acknowledge Him as Lord and Saviour of our lives, He is Read more
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Whisper in the Wind
“Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an Read more
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A Christian Husband
A Christian husband is a Learner Every-time I’m in a bit of a pickle and I’m speaking with my mentor, Pastor Bill, he always encourages me with… “The only difference between me and you is I’ve been a longer learner than you.” For those who don’t know Pastor Bill, he’s 73 years old, is super Read more
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Introducing: Elijah Viliafi
I first met Elijah in 2018 when I commenced service as an interim pastor of the Newman Community Baptist Church, Western Australia. He and his wife, Luisa, facilitated the youth ministry. Eli is a Samoan national, and his wife is Tongan. At that time, Eli was working for BHP Billiton mining company as an apprentice Read more
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“I’m Going to Die”
“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days, let me know how fleeting life is” (Ps. 39:4). I am going to die. No, I haven’t received a terminal disease diagnosis. Rather I did not die last year when I was thrown head over heel high in the air and landed on Read more
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