Community Bible Study-Oakley

08/05/2026

Religion says, “Try harder.” The gospel says, “But God.” We aren’t rescued because we are good enough…we are rescued because God is rich in mercy. Dead sinners don’t save themselves. Jesus does. That’s grace, and that’s the greatest news you’ll ever hear. (Ephesians 2:4-5) -Daily Devotion, Pastor Timothy Braun

08/04/2026

Every choice asks one question: Does this reflect who I am in Christ? As a child of God, we're called to flee sin and follow righteousness.
Don't settle for living beneath the name God has given you.
Live up to your heavenly calling today. (1 Timothy 6:11) -Daily Devotion, Pastor Timothy
Braun

08/04/2026

Before you are your work, your past, or your struggles, you are God’s child. Paul called Timothy, “O man of God” (1 Timothy 6:11), reminding him who he was before telling him what to do. Live from your identity in Christ today. Knowing whose you are changes how you live. -Daily Devotion, Pastor Timothy Braun

08/04/2026

The Christian life begins with identity, not performance.
Because you belong to Jesus, you can walk away from sin and pursue righteousness.
Don't let your failures name you. Let God define you. You are His, and He will give you strength to live like it. (1 Timothy 6:11) -Daily Devotion, Pastor Timothy Braun

08/04/2026

"Man of God." That's not just for Moses or Elijah. That's your name too. You've been given this title by grace through faith. It's not about being perfect…it's about belonging completely to Him. So stop defining yourself by your failures. You are His. Let that truth shape everything you do today. (1 Timothy 6:11) -Daily Devotion, Pastor Timothy Braun

08/04/2026

Before you decide what you’ll do, remember this: you are first and foremost a child of the Most High. That's not earned…it's received. But here's the beautiful truth: because you are His, you have everything you need to live like it. Today, let your identity in Christ guide your steps. (1 Timothy 6:11) -Daily Devotion, Pastor Timothy Braun

08/03/2026

Stop letting envy steal your peace! Proverbs 14:30 reminds us that a healthy heart yields a strong life, while jealousy rots our strength. The cure isn't getting what someone else has...it's thanking God for what you already have. Today, choose to celebrate someone else's blessing. Confess comparison, choose gratitude, and watch your own heart thrive in God's love. -Daily Devotion, Pastor Timothy
Braun

08/03/2026

Envy acts like a slow, hidden poison. It starts as a quiet, jealous thought, but left unchecked, it turns into bitterness and broken relationships. You don't need what everyone else has to be happy. Don't let comparison ruin your day. Bring those bitter feelings to God, choose thankfulness instead, and guard the peace that belongs in your heart! (Proverbs 14:30)
-Daily Devotion, Pastor
Timothy Braun

08/03/2026

It’s so easy to scroll on social media and feel like everyone else is getting ahead. But envy steals the peace God wants us to have. Instead of resenting someone’s good news, try cheering them on! When we replace comparison with content, we protect our hearts. Rejoice with others today…a grateful heart always leaves zero room for jealousy. (Proverbs 14:30) -Daily Devotion, Pastor Timothy Braun

08/02/2026