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God as Judge
Why does thinking of God as a “judge” often make us uncomfortable? This important snapshot of God might not look like what we think it looks like. In Scripture, we find a Judge who is good—one who desires the restoration of all things, justice for the oppressed, and the final end to violence. God’s love and justice are not opposed to each other. They are intimately and integrally intertwined.
God as King
God is King. We find this “snapshot” of God all over Scripture, but do we treat God with the awe and reverence that should be bestowed upon the King of Kings? To see God as King is an invitation to submission and surrender with reverence and a healthy fear and awe of who God really is.
God as Mother
God is not a man. It’s a fact about God we often forget despite the many motherly and feminine portrayals of God we find in Scripture. When we avoid or omit these snapshots of God, we miss out on a God that loves and protects like a mother — with ferocity, compassion, and empathy.
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Bare Necessities Drive
Join us in blessing the homeless and hungry in our community this July! Hope Ministries’ Bethel Mission is in great need of the following items for the people they serve. Drop off any or all of the following items in the grocery cart in the church foyer during the month of July. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community this summer!
Summer Slowdown
Summer is an opportunity to pull back from overloaded schedules and noisy screens, settling into slowness, stillness, and true rest. Practicing the Way has released a guide to help you slow down this July with a “screen-less summer” and more time in community. If you’d like a copy of the guide and more details about how others at Ashworth are participating, sign up below. We’ll also have printed copies of the guide in the back of the sanctuary on Sundays!
My “Pauses” Word this Week
Breathed – Day 8 “[Jesus] breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:22 I’ve read this passage many times. I’ve often wondered what it would have been like to be in the room when this happened. What would it have felt like? Would it have been awkward? Did Jesus need a breath mint? Or would the power of the moment be so mind-blowing that all you would remember is the overwhelming presence of the Spirit of God…
Location Details
5300 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, Iowa
Sunday Services:
9 AM Modern Worship
10:15 AM Classic Worship