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DEEP TREKS Devotions and Deep Dives
Encouraging Devotionals (Devo's) & Deep Dives. Dan Shipton uses his 30 years of experience as a church pastor, a school teacher, a writer, speaker, and researcher to encourage and take treks into the questions of life, living, and the sometimes strange. Deep Treks: created to be a refuge for the hurting, the inquisitive, and the disillusioned—offering thought-provoking exploration, renewal, and deeper connection beyond the familiar on life’s journey.
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- DEEP TREKS Devotions and Deep Dives
123. Greetings From John The Revelator (Revelation 1:1-3)
Today we begin ourstudy in the book of Revelation. Dan will introduce the series by reminding usthat Revelation is not merely a book of prophecy to decode, but…
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Alien Disclosure: Revelation or Preparation? | A Deep Treks Deep Dive #1
UFOs, UAPs, ancient alien theories, government hearings, and talk of “disclosure” are no longer fringe conversations. They are showing up in news reports…
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120. Prayer of Faith (James 5: 13-18)
What kind of faith do you need to pray and get answers toprayer?
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119. Contentment (James 5.13-14)
Are we content or discontent in your life? Findingcontentment is not easy.
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118. Justice of Oppression (James 5:1-11)
James has words for those who are relying on their riches and mistreat others, and encouragement for those facing oppression from the rich. How do we live in…
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117. Honesty and Truth (James 5.12)
James reminds us why honesty and truth matter. We may sometimes think it doesn't but at the end of the day integrity will always matter.
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116. Do Good the You Know to Do (James 4.17)
116. Do Good the You Know to Do (James 4.17) Somethings in life we know are good to do. Sometimes we just have to actually do the good things we know we…
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115. Making Your Plans (James 4.13-17)
Are you trying to make decisions or next steps in your life? How do you know what your plan isright? What if you fail in the way you plan to go? James has some…
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114. Live in Grace and Share that Grace (James 4.10-12)
What are we supposed to do with the grace we have been shown?How can we live in grace? Grace, James 4, Live in Grace, Christian Living,
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113. Trying to Overcome Ourselves (James 4:1-12)
Sometimes our biggest struggle with growth and living in grace is our own desires and wants. We cheapen grace and miss out. How can we overcome ourselves?
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112. Thankful for Grace (James 4:1
We are all so farfrom perfection, but we can all be thankful for the perfect Grace of a Loving God.
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111. Known By Our Fruit (James 3.:7-18)
As we end a week of study in use of word, teaching and wisdom; we wrap up asking if we are showing the fruit of Godly wisdom in our lives.
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110. Are You A Wise Guy (James 3.13-18)
Wisdom and knowledge are often pursued, but are we truly seekingGodly wisdom in our lives?
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109. Words are Powerful (James 3:1-12)
Words are power. We should never underestimate just howpowerful they are and how we should use care with the power.
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108. Teachers are Accountable (James 3:1-2)
It is a joy to teach, but it is also a great responsibility. James reminds us in today's Scripture why we should remember we will be held to accountability.
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107. Remembering Those Who Came Before (Memorial Day 2026)
On this Memorial Day we pause to remind ourselves that it is good to remember those who came before us.
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105. Faith Lived Out (James 2.14-26)
Faith must be alive and lived in the action of our life withothers.
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104. Faith and Work (James 2.14-24)
Are James and Paul at odds? Do Faith and Works really go together? Are we People of faith alone?
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103. Judge Yourself (James 1:8-12)
We've been talking about favoritism. James today reminds us that we can learn to do better in love.
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101. Favoritism and Prejudice (James 2)
Why favoritism can keep us out of step with God. James wants us to be aware that we can do better.
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100. Real Religion in Action (James 1:26-27)
Real religion isnt words it's action.
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99. Speak Wisely (James 1:19-21)
Do you suffer from foot into mouth syndrome? How can welearn to speak wisely?
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98. A Good God (James 1:16-18)
Where does evil come from, and is God really a good God? After all God in the Old Testament hardens hearts and seems to bring destruction.
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97. Avoid Temptation (James 1: 12-18)
Temptation over takes us at times, but where does it come from? How can we try to overcome.
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96 The Blessing of Trials (James 1:12)
How can we feel that trials and hardships are a blessing?
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95. Blessing in Poor Circumstance (James 1.9-12)
How is being poor considered a blessing? Can a rich person get into heaven?
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94. Ask in Faith (James 1:5-8)
What does it mean to pray and ask in faith? Does God always answer our prayers?
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93 Seek Wisdom (James 1:5-8)
Is it knowledge? Is it smarts? James reminds us that wisdom matters most.
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92 Should we be Happy About Trials and Hardship (James 1.2-3)
Should we really be joyful when facing trials and hardship in our faith? Let's see what James says.
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91 Introduction to James (James 1.1)
Who wrote the book of James in the Bible?
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90 Peace Be With You (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
Paul wanted to leave with blessing and peace in 2 Thessalonians. We should pass blessing of peace on to others as much as we can.
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89 Restoration is the Goal(2 Thessalonians 3)
It's easy for disagreement to get out of hand, and relationships to get broken. How can we work toward Restoration? How do we have healthy disagreement?
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88 Keep Doing Good (2 Thessalonians 3)
Paul wants us to look at what good we do and try to keep on doing the good. When do we stop doing good things and being active members of the Mission of Christ?
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87. Don't be Lazy (2 Thessalonians 3)
Laziness can be a burden on others, and can be contagious. Paul instructs the Thessalonians about laziness. What do we do with the laziness?
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86. Pray for One Another (2 Thessalonians 2)
Paul reminds us of why we need to be praying continually for one another.
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Truth Sets You Free (2 Thessalonians 2:8-18)
Paul reminds us that in truth and in the Scripture is our hope to stand firm and to be free.
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84. Why Does God Allow People to be Deceived (2 Thessalonians 2)
We serve a loving God, so why would he allow people to be deceived into following evil, false worship, and the Anti-Christ?
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83. The Anti-Christ Rises (2 Thessalonians 2)
What is the Anti-Christ? How do we know when the end is near? Why does God allow the Anti-Christ to rise to power?
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82. Do no be Deceived (2Thessalonians 2)
Deception is powerful, but we can know God is with us and we can seek to overcome the deception of the Evil One.
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81. Hold On Because Christ is Yet to Come (2Thessalonians 2)
The Thessalonians were worried Christ already came. Sometimes when it feels like life is out of control we can worry, but Paul reminds us all that Christ will…
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Live Faithful in the Waiting (2 Thessalonians 1:10-12)
Paul reminds us to live faithful lives, especially waiting for Christ's return.
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79. Endurance in Christ Until the End (2 Thes. 1.3-10)
Paul reminds us that even in persecution we can and will endure. Christ has reward and justice when He returns.
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78. When will the End Times Be (1 Thes. 5:1-11)
What and when will the end times be? Paul clears up some confusion and helps us better understand what will happen.
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77. The Resurrection Caught up (1 Thes. 4)
What is the resurrection, and what does Paul say about when and how Christ will return.
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76. What to Do While Waiting For Christ to Return (1 Thes. 1)
How do we live ready in this life as we wait for Christ's return.
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The Gardner Knows The Season of the End Time (Mark 13)
Jesus explained from the fig tree how to see The End Times.
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72. Jesus says Live Ready for the End Time (Mark 13)
Jesus teaches on being ready when the end of times comes. The questions is are we living ready?
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Jesus says The End time is yet to come (Mark 131-8)
The End is Just the beginning: What Jesus teaches about isend of time? What does Jesus say are the signs of The End? Are we seeing thesigns of The End Time?…
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What Does Jesus Say about the End Times (Mark 13:1-8)
The End is Just the Beginning: What Jesus teaches and is theend of time? When is Christ and the final judgment coming? This question has beenon the hearts of…
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Resurrection Sunday 2026
Jesus promised that he would rise again. Resurrection Sunday is the heart of Christian belief, and it is on this hope of our belief we stand.
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Good Friday 2026 (Mark 14-15)
The last hours of Jesus life. The Sacrifice for our redemption.
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Good Friday 2026 (Mark 14-15)
This is the purpose of Jesus' coming into the world. He came for the moment of the crucifixion.
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Last Passover of Jesus (Mark 14)
Jesus celebrates the last Passover before going to the cross. He shows how he is the fulfillment of the Passover Lamb.
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How Devoted is Your Worship (Mark 14.3-9)
Jesus is anointed, what can we learn about being devoted and worship.
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An Eternal Messiah (Mark 12.35-37)
Jesus once again confronts the religious leaders, but this time on who the Messiah is and when he came.
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Jesus Confronts Corruption of Religious Leaders- Mark 11.15-19
Why does Jesus clean the temple a second time? He isconfronting humanity’s corruption of God’s plans. Today we will dig into whatthis means for us.
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The way of the Cross (E)
As Jesus moves closer to Jerusalem, He reminds His disciples — again — that His mission is the Cross. But they are still chasing greatness. Today we explore…
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The Way of the Cross (D)
Jesusmeets a man who wants eternal life — but not at the cost of surrender. Today’sepisode explores how Jesus lovingly exposes whatever we place above God and…
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The Way of the Cross (C)
Humility is not optional for followers of Jesus — it is the way of the cross. Today we look at Jesus’ second prediction of His death and resurrection and His…