3rd February, 2026
A Fountain Publication
The Lodestar
Online Magazine for the Thinking Christian
Sargeant: “The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto"
Sargeant, Leah Libresco. The Dignity of Dependence. A Feminist Manifesto. University of Notre Dame...
Danger of Palatable Gospel: Wounds Before Healing
Reject palatable Gospel! True salvation wounds pride first. Sugar-coated sermons soothe but never...
Bible as Life’s Roadmap: Guidance for Morality, Wisdom, and Hope in Suffering
Ever felt lost at a crossroads in life, grappling with tough moral choices, financial pressures, or...
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Heavenly Citizens on Earth: Living as Sojourners with Joyful Worship (1 Peter 2:11)
“For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. Through him then let us...
Carried While Carrying: Finding God’s Strength Under the Weight of Life’s Responsibilities
Overwhelmed by life’s burdens? Discover God’s promise to sustain you. Biblical figures like Moses...
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The Paradox of Human Effort: Why Moral Willpower Fails without Heart Transformation in Christ
Tried being “good” through willpower? Apostle Paul exposes the paradox: “I do not do the good I want” (Rom 7:19). Discover why effort fails, self-deception hides flaws, and the biblical path to true...
Why Christian Music Is Going Mainstream: How Faith-Filled Songs Are Inspiring the World
Discover why Christian music is going mainstream as faith-filled songs blend spiritual depth, relatable stories, and the teachings of Jesus to bring hope, healing, and inspiration to listeners...
The Ripple Effect of Kindness and the Biblical Law of Sowing and Reaping
Discover how quiet, selfless kindness creates a lasting ripple effect in relationships, reflects the biblical law of sowing and reaping, and builds resilient, grace-filled communities rooted in God’s...
Costly Peace: How Christmas Reveals the Price Christ Paid to Reconcile Us to God
Christmas promises peace amid chaos, but true shalom demands a price. Discover how Christ’s manger birth points to the cross, reconciling us to God by conquering sin. Unwrap the costly gift of peace...
God’s Table of Grace: Welcome, Healing, and Radical Hospitality
The article explores God’s radical grace, inviting the broken and excluded to his table of fellowship, healing, and transformation. It highlights Christ’s inclusive ministry and the church’s call to...
Why Pain is not Wasted: How Suffering Builds Character and Strengthens Faith
Pain is God’s refining fire. Like Joseph, suffering builds character, empathy and testimony that strengthens others. Discover how trials turn into purpose and growth of faith.
Early Signs of Substance Abuse in Youngsters
Teen substance abuse is a rising crisis, with millions experimenting with alcohol, drugs, and prescription medications each year. This blog sheds light on the early signs, risks, and spiritual...
Christian Minimalism: Embracing Simplicity and Contentment
In a world that urges us to want more, Christian minimalism invites us to want less—making space for what truly matters: deeper faith, contentment, and God-centered living. Discover how simplicity...
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