Only by the grace of God...

Dear Friends and Family,

Each new week I find myself overwhelmed by new challenges and the responsibilities that have been assigned to me, and yet sustained by the grace and strength of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This week has been wonderful, and yet my health has been struggling. Today is the best that i have felt and I truly believe that in a day or so I will be completely over whatever has been affecting me (most likely some time type of upper respiratory infection/or the dreaded West African three-toed sloth virus--much worse than the swine flu (just kidding)). In OT we completed the books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth this past week. Next week we will begin the verbal system in Hebrew, and will by God's grace complete the gospel of Mark. Next week is the final week before midterms. Again, I look forward to the small break that I will have. Yesterday, following the afternoon classes the faculty and staff of CBTS came together for a staff meeting which last 4.5 hours. It was pretty insane, but informal. I was asked my the President to give the devotional at the beginning of the meeting. I taught from Philippians 1:27-30, encouraging those present, the faculty and staff, to unite together for the advantage and advancement of the faith of the gospel. It went well. During the meeting the president of the seminary told the faculty and staff that he was seriously praying that God would call me to Cameroon for full time ministry. I was a bit surprised by this statement, but was encouraged as well. I'm not sure what God has in store for me following my time here at CBTS, but do desire more than anything to be in His will. We shall see. Presently there is a mixed team from the states serving here for the duration of two weeks. Three of the students, all from Bethlehem Baptist (John Piper's church), are staying in my home. This has presented the opportunity for some wonderful fellowship with fellow believers from the States. I am very thankful for their presence here if only for a short time. Please pray for my students as we enter the week of midterms. I plan on making my exams very challenging, and yet will inform them well conerning what to expect. Pa, the man employed by me who had a stroke, is still unable to speak clearly and yet he seems to be slowly improving. Please continue to pray for him. I hope this update finds everyone well and daily persevering in the faith of Christ Jesus. Again, as always, thank you so much for your faithful prayers on my behalf. God is truly sustaining by His grace. I look forward to tomorrow's football match. We will be facing Hallelujah, a tough team who we I must be going now.

For His glory,

Chris Taylor