God doesn't want your crises-mode promises.
Worry is worthless. It can't change the past or control the future. It only spoils the moment.
Is Jesus a Saviour who saves you, or is he an assistant who helps you save yourself?
If there is no challenging of the sinful heart, there is no gospel preaching.
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.