We should never intentionally offend, but if you follow Jesus, you will offend religious people.
If your friends never make you uncomfortable. You don't have friends. You have fans.
You don't measure your maturity by comparing yourself with others. You judge maturity by comparing yourself to Jesus.
If there is no challenging of the sinful heart, there is no gospel preaching.
God doesn't want your crises-mode promises.
God, make me a man with thick skin and a soft heart. Make me a man who is tough and tender. Make me tough so I can handle life. Make me tender so I can love people. God, make me a man.