We should never intentionally offend, but if you follow Jesus, you will offend religious people.
Is Jesus a Saviour who saves you, or is he an assistant who helps you save yourself?
God doesn't want your crises-mode promises.
Would your city weep if your church did not exist?
You don't measure your maturity by comparing yourself with others. You judge maturity by comparing yourself to Jesus.
If your friends never make you uncomfortable. You don't have friends. You have fans.