We should never intentionally offend, but if you follow Jesus, you will offend religious people.
God doesn't want your crises-mode promises.
If your friends never make you uncomfortable. You don't have friends. You have fans.
Is Jesus a Saviour who saves you, or is he an assistant who helps you save yourself?
Most people think that Christianity is spelled DO: they look at the Bible or the life of Christ, and they simply try hard to live like Jesus. Christianity is really spelled DONE: it is what Christ has done that enables us to live a life of obedience.30
Worry is worthless. It can't change the past or control the future. It only spoils the moment.