Mark Driscoll

Are Christians intolerant?

In high school, I was not a Christian. Some Christians in our large public school, however, wanted to change that. Year after year, we would have debate after debate. They would try to convert me, and I would try to disprove them. At some point in nearly every debate, they would tell me that I … Read more

When Should You Leave Your Mother and Father?

Ephesians 6:1 – Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Let’s look together at a few significant Scriptures on parenthood and family dynamics that are often misinterpreted and misunderstood. It’s my hope that the Bible would be useful in creating and fostering healthy family dynamics and would not be weaponized by … Read more

What is God’s Heart for Families?

Acts 16:31 – And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Depending upon which English translation of the Bible you prefer, the word “family” appears upwards of 700 times. The Bible also refers to a family unit as a “house” or “household” some 2,000 times. In … Read more

What Does the Bible Say About Families?

Psalm 68:6 (NIV) – God places the lonely in families… When our children were little, I would tuck them into bed, pray with them, read Scripture with them, and sing with them. One night, one of the kids asked what the Trinity was like.  I was straining to explain this complex concept, and so I … Read more

Is Your Family System Dysfunctional?

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. There are three layers to a family system. First, there … Read more