If Only

With two simple words, the Apostle Paul captured a way of thinking that puts Christ first. He chose to place no value on his own life—his dreams, desires, passions, and wants—if only he could complete the task God had given to him.

Like Paul, we have been given a task, but there’s a problem. It’s easy for us to verbalize a love for Jesus, but never let it impact our lives. This must change.

“If Only” challenges Christians to examine their lives and embrace a gracious, good, and loving God that goes to great lengths to mold us into the image of his Son. Weaving the truth of Scripture together with both personal victories and failures, joys and hardships, “If Only” will help you examine your life and prompt you to consider your priorities.

The world needs a generation focused upon Jesus Christ and his gospel. Will you respond by putting him first?

Brian Priest is a Christian schoolteacher and administrator. He holds a master of divinity in Christian education and has served as a public-school teacher and pastor. He lives in the Atlanta area with his wife, Eve, and two children.