15th December, 2025
A Fountain Publication
The Lodestar
Online Magazine for the Thinking Christian
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...
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...
Early Signs of Substance Abuse in Youngsters
Teen substance abuse is a rising crisis, with millions experimenting with alcohol, drugs, and...
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After the Celebration is Over
“And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall...
Christian Minimalism: Embracing Simplicity and Contentment
In a world that urges us to want more, Christian minimalism invites us to want less—making space...
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Recognising and Overcoming What Takes God’s Place in Our Hearts
Modern idolatry is the misdirection of worship, where anything other than God—careers, relationships, technology, or self—is elevated above him. It subtly enslaves the heart, leading to emptiness and...
How Our Hearts Influence Perception and Relationships
When peace rules your heart, even challenges feel manageable, and you see beauty in every moment. Choose calmness, patience, and kindness daily, and watch your relationships and life flourish with...
Approaching God Without Fear: Embracing Honest Prayer Amid Struggles
God invites us to approach Him with every burden, no matter how raw or unworthy we feel. Honest prayers, like those of David, Hannah, and Job, are met not with judgment but with comfort and...
Living with Purpose in a Culture of Anxiety
Modern culture treats anxiety as wisdom, but Scripture offers peace through trust. If fear feels like your default setting, this blog invites you to explore a better way—one rooted not in control,...
Ways to Encounter God
The blog explores how encountering God—though not literally seeing his face—is a deeply transformative experience achieved through prayer, worship, nature, and daily life.
Apologising: The Overlooked Virtue in Christian Leadership
In Christian leadership, apologising is often neglected—yet it reveals true spiritual maturity and humility, fostering genuine restoration and deeper ministry impact.
Bullying in College: A Christian Response of Prevention, Courage, and Care
Bullying in college wounds deeply, but Christian students can respond differently: preventing harm through Christ-like conduct, addressing injustice with courage, and assisting victims with...
Christian Perspectives on Managing Suicide
Christian perspectives offer hope to those facing suicidal thoughts, emphasising faith, community support, and the sanctity of life while encouraging holistic care and compassionate intervention.
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