DEEP TREKS Devotions and Deep Dives

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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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    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?

  6. 180

    95. Blessing in Poor Circumstance (James 1.9-12)

    How is being poor considered a blessing? Can a rich person get into heaven?

  7. 179

    94. Ask in Faith (James 1:5-8)

    What does it mean to pray and ask in faith? Does God always answer our prayers?

  8. 178

    93 Seek Wisdom (James 1:5-8)

    Is it knowledge? Is it smarts? James reminds us that wisdom matters most.

  9. 177

    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.

  10. 176

    91 Introduction to James (James 1.1)

    Who wrote the book of James in the Bible?

  11. 175

    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.

  12. 174

    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.

  16. 170

    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?

  18. 168

    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 return and God is in Control.

  21. 165

    Live Faithful in the Waiting (2 Thessalonians 1:10-12)

    Paul reminds us to live faithful lives, especially waiting for Christ's return.

  22. 164

    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.

  23. 163

    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.

  25. 161

    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.

  26. 160

    Jesus Says Live Ready

    wE must live ready for the end.

  27. 159

    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?

  29. 157

    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?#EndTimes  #Apocalypes  #Mark13 #JesusonEndTimes  #BibleStudy  #JesusTeaching  #SignsofEndTimes  #DigginginScripture  #DeepTreks

  30. 156

    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 the Apostles, the hearts of the ancient Jews, and remains onthe hearts of most people today. What can we learn about the end?

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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.

  32. 154

    Good Friday 2026 (Mark 14-15)

    The last hours of Jesus life. The Sacrifice for our redemption.

  33. 153

    Good Friday 2026 (Mark 14-15)

    This is the purpose of Jesus' coming into the world. He came for the moment of the crucifixion.

  34. 152

    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.

  35. 151

    How Devoted is Your Worship (Mark 14.3-9)

    Jesus is anointed, what can we learn about being devoted and worship.

  36. 150

    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.

  37. 149

    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.

  38. 148

    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 Jesus’ radical teaching that greatness in the Kingdom comes through serving,not being served.

  39. 147

    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 whycommitment to Christ always requires letting go.

  40. 146

    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 call towelcome the weak, the small, and the overlooked.

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    The Way of the Cross (B)

    Jesus calls His followers to take up their cross — not as a metaphor, but as a way of life. Today we explore what real commitment looks like, why discipleshiprequires self‑denial,and how the early believers became known simply as “Followers of the Way.”

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    The Way of the Cross (A)

    Peter’sproclamation that Jesus is the Christ. Everything before this moment waspreparation — everything after points to the Cross and Resurrection.

  43. 143

    Setup of Eternal Life (Mark part 35)

    Jesus has a confrontation on Eternal life.

  44. 142

    A Setup of Taxes (Mark Part 34)

    Jesus is confronted about paying taxes. What is his response to this setup?

  45. 141

    The Question of Marriage and Divorce (Mark part 33)

    The setup is the Pharisee's on the legality of Divorce. Jesus turns the tables. We can see how important marriage is to God.

  46. 140

    Beware of the Cherry Pickers (Mark part 32)

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees, who like to cherry pick what people should follow out of their favorite Scriptures. We can learn from Jesus how to stand against such inappropriate views of Scripture.

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    Beware of a Setup (Mark part 31)

    Jesus is setup by the Pharisees and teaches us how to deal with such argumentative setups.

  48. 138

    When Our Plan Gets in Jesus way (Mark part 30)

    Jesus rebukes Peter for putting his ideas over God's plan. Mark 8.

  49. 137

    Don't Miss Grace When it is Near (Mark pt. 29)

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees and the yeast of the Pharisees.

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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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