Steven E Fairbanks

Politics

Imagining the Upside-Down Kingdom

May we live in love for God and people, embodying the Christlike image we are designed to reflect. In Christ, we are new creations—called to an extraordinary life that embraces the paradox of the upside-down kingdom.

Politics

God's Unwavering Faithfulness Persists Across Generations

God's work is not limited to the great moments of history but is alive in the everyday acts of those who reflect His love and purpose.

Bible Study

The Bible: A Divine Inspiration Wrapped in Human Experience (The Bible, Part Six)

The Bible is a fascinating mix of divine inspiration and human creativity, offering a wealth of spiritual insights and guidance that have influenced countless lives throughout history.

Poetry

Garden Joy

A celebration of life’s simple, fruitful joys.

Politics

Our Ultimate Hope

Reevaluating our political engagement through faith urges us to rise above partisan divides and strive for a higher standard grounded in divine principles.

Article

The Playbook (Sermon on the Mount 1)

This radical way of life interrupts our everyday routines—at home, work, or church—and challenges our deepest assumptions and values.

Sermon

Living Idols of God

What comes to mind when you think of idols? Perhaps you envision the golden calf from Exodus 32, where the Israelites, impatient for Moses' return from Mount Sinai, melted down their gold to create an idol. Moses returned, and he was not happy. The Ten Commandments explicitly warn us

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Article

Divine Inspiration and Human Fingerprints (The Bible, Part 5)

By examining the Bible's historical and cultural context, its diverse writing styles, and examples of human participation in the inspiration process, we come to a richer understanding of how divine truth is communicated through human words.

Bible Study

Three Looks of the Christlike Life (The Bible, Part 4)

What does the Christlike life look like?

A Few More Books That Have Changed Lives (Part 3)

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3 Thoughts About How To Live as God's Unique People (The Bible, Part 3)

Discovering our foundational purpose and calling puts everything in perspective.

Video

Psalm 123 Video Post

A new Psalm 123 video along with a repost of the Psalm 123 devotional.

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Monthly Summary

Steve's Journal for June 28

Today's journal entry includes some thoughts on: * I read this recently... * Family update * I listened to this recently... * Election year thoughts * I took these photos recently... * Some Links I Like * Recent articles from Do Everything In Love I read this recently... When people ask me which version of

Devotions

Psalm 123: I Raise My Eyes to You (SLRP Devo)

A servant looked to the master in hopes of receiving provision of some kind, something to help them. In the same way we look to Yahweh in dependence on his grace and mercy. It cannot be earned. It is not deserved.

Bible Study

We All Read Through Tinted Lenses (The Bible, Pt. 2)

We read the words of Scripture through a particular lens, made up of our language, culture, worldview, and another wheelbarrow full of assumptions. Most of the time, we are not even aware of our assumptions or the tinted lens through which we read.

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Devotions

Psalm 122: May There Be Well-Being (SQRP Devo)

Let there be well-being among us and for those among whom we have been placed. Let there be well-being for our church family, those who walk with us in faith. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me, my family, and my church. (SQRP Devotional from Psalm 120)

Books I'm Reading

More Books That Have Changed Lives (Part 2)

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Bible Study

7 Facts About the Bible That You May Not Know...or Haven't Thought About For Awhile (The Bible, Pt. 1)

It's amazing to me that when I read the Scriptures in their own context, the way they were written, and for the purpose they were written, the words come alive with new colors, and the stories become new again, even though I've heard them so many times before.

Devotions

Audio and Video Version of "I Called, You Answered"

Audio/Video | SQRP Devotional from Psalm 120 | I called and you answered me.

Monthly Summary

Summary: May 2024

Thank you for reading Do Everything In Love! Let's start with a quick update: Subscriber Update: 290 total subscribers (4% growth over 90 days) 21 paid subscribers (16% growth over 90 days) 67% engagement over past 90 days New: Audio and Video Version of "I Called, You

Devotions

Psalm 121: Where Does My Help Come From? (SLRP Devo)

Mountains are symbols of strength and stability, images of the God we worship and serve. Strong and stable, it is God who keeps us both day and night, when we come and when we go.

Books That Have Changed Lives (Part 1)

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Devotions

Psalm 120: I Called, You Answered (SQR Devo)

SQRP Devotional from Psalm 120 -- I called and you answered me.

advent

Is David a Viable Example of Christian Leadership for Today?

David's story gives us hope that God works with imperfect people. But let me share why I don't think we can use David's story to excuse or look past leadership failures today, and how Scripture provides a much greater picture of Christlike leadership shaped in the image of Christ.