the fields are white

we are experiencing a phenomenon in wheaton, il.  according to the record books, wheaton, il is the most “churched” city in the nation w/ the most churches per capita than anywhere else.  but the weird thing we are finding is people who have never heard of jesus.  ever.  and apparently, wheaton is only about 20% reached with the gospel – which is much better than many places in our country and around the world.  but is that the best we can do?  i don’t believe God settles for 20%…. he’s after relationship with us all!

so… what’s the phenomenon?  people are getting saved! yay!  we just implemented a new tool to help explain the gospel clearly in about 2 min.  that’s all we may get w/ someone in the western hemisphere.  but it works.  we are giving people a chance to respond and they say YES.  they get to experience the love of God for them and they get to give it back out. 

for example.  we went out to share Jesus after church yesterday.  we shared with some high schoolers at a local skate park.  once they heard how to have a relationship with God and that He wanted one with them, they were in!!  3 boys gave their life to Jesus yesterday – proclaiming Him the Lord over their lives and fully expecting to hear His voice.  pray with us that they get plugged in, discipled and become disciples.  God is good.

much love.  we are doing great here at the hoxie house.  we are getting settled after our move.  the basement did flood a pinch but we’re drying out and getting the basement put back together.  halle is awesome.  she has started standing when we hold her and she is just determined – nothing holds her back.  her new fave toy is a firefly that mimi got her.  austin and i are doing amazing as well.  the last 2-3 weeks we have been experiencing God’s Holy Spirit in new ways and we are more on fire to know God, be in His presence, and walk in obedience.  Right now we are trekking as a family through the Sermon on the Mount and how we can live that out as a family.  Get excited.

well till next time!!!

the hoxies