Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:19:23 +0000 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:19:23 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 151385 2026-01-05T07:04:32Z https://benbergren.com en Copyright 2022 https://benbergren.com This is the podcast page for Ben Bergren. Ben is the lead pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, NV. Ben teaches with relevance and passion. Listen in each week as he teaches from the Bible. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/0/d/f/00df0ff40c62ee7f40be95ea3302a6a1/Podcast_Cover_Final.jpg Ben Bergren no episodic ELCA,Lutheran,Christianity no Sermon Podcast for Ben Bergrennebbergren@gmail.comBen Bergren KCLC Radio: You've Got a Friend in Me Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:15:37 +0000 If you've ever wondered how to make real friends as an adult, you're not alone in asking. Church can be a strange place for this — you can sit next to the same people every week and still feel like strangers. In this message, we look at what separates simply being connected from actually being someone's friend. Whatever season of friendship you're in — full, empty, or somewhere in between — this one's for you.

]]> If you've ever wondered how to make real friends as an adult, you're not alone in asking. Church can be a strange place for this — you can sit next to the same people every week and still feel like strangers. In this message, we look at what separates simply being connected from actually being someone's friend. Whatever season of friendship you're in — full, empty, or somewhere in between — this one's for you.

]]> 31:13 false full 42534130 2026-08-24T06:18:56Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)If you've ever wondered how to make real friends as an adult, you're not alone in asking. Church can be a strange place for this — you can sit next to the same people every week and still feel like strangers. In this message, we look at what separates simply being connected from actually being someone's friend. Whatever season of friendship you're in — full, empty, or somewhere in between — this one's for you.Ben BergrenIf you've ever wondered how to make real friends as an adult, you're not alone in asking. Church can be a strange place for this — you can sit next to the same people every week and still feel like strangers. In this message, we look at what separates simply being connected from actually being someone's friend. Whatever season of friendship you're in — full, empty, or somewhere in between — this one's for you. KCLC Radio: Hold On Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:20 +0000 Thirty-six years ago, a girl group with some serious rock-and-roll pedigree wrote a song about hitting bottom, and it became a number one hit. Today we're going back to that song, and further back to a judge named Samson, to ask a question most of us would rather dodge: why do you keep repeating unhealthy patterns even after you know better?

]]> Thirty-six years ago, a girl group with some serious rock-and-roll pedigree wrote a song about hitting bottom, and it became a number one hit. Today we're going back to that song, and further back to a judge named Samson, to ask a question most of us would rather dodge: why do you keep repeating unhealthy patterns even after you know better?

]]> 31:53 false full 42457615 2026-08-17T06:05:22Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Thirty-six years ago, a girl group with some serious rock-and-roll pedigree wrote a song about hitting bottom, and it became a number one hit. Today we're going back to that song, and further back to a judge named Samson, to ask a question most of us would rather dodge: why do you keep repeating unhealthy patterns even after you know better?Ben BergrenThirty-six years ago, a girl group with some serious rock-and-roll pedigree wrote a song about hitting bottom, and it became a number one hit. Today we're going back to that song, and further back to a judge named Samson, to ask a question most of us would rather dodge: why do you keep repeating unhealthy patterns even after you know better? KCLC Radio: Believe it or Not Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:22:29 +0000 1981 was a year that swung wildly between despair and disbelief · hostages freed, a president and a pope both shot at, and a one-hit-wonder song that somehow still gets stuck in your head. That song is the key to today's episode and the story from Acts 3. 

]]> 1981 was a year that swung wildly between despair and disbelief · hostages freed, a president and a pope both shot at, and a one-hit-wonder song that somehow still gets stuck in your head. That song is the key to today's episode and the story from Acts 3.

]]> 32:41 false full 42222760 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)1981 was a year that swung wildly between despair and disbelief · hostages freed, a president and a pope both shot at, and a one-hit-wonder song that somehow still gets stuck in your head. That song is the key to today's episode and the story from Acts 3. Ben Bergren1981 was a year that swung wildly between despair and disbelief · hostages freed, a president and a pope both shot at, and a one-hit-wonder song that somehow still gets stuck in your head. That song is the key to today's episode and the story from Acts 3.  KCLC Radio: Landslide Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:20:10 +0000 The meaning behind Fleetwood Mac's Landslide changes depending on what season of life you're in: changes, growing older, wondering if you can handle what's next. In this episode, Pastor Ben Bergren follows that same question through the story of Moses.

]]> The meaning behind Fleetwood Mac's Landslide changes depending on what season of life you're in: changes, growing older, wondering if you can handle what's next. In this episode, Pastor Ben Bergren follows that same question through the story of Moses.

]]> 32:13 false full 42222720 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)The meaning behind Fleetwood Mac's Landslide changes depending on what season of life you're in: changes, growing older, wondering if you can handle what's next. In this episode, Pastor Ben Bergren follows that same question through the story of Moses.Ben BergrenThe meaning behind Fleetwood Mac's Landslide changes depending on what season of life you're in: changes, growing older, wondering if you can handle what's next. In this episode, Pastor Ben Bergren follows that same question through the story of Moses. Galatians 6: Grace Refined Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:52:08 +0000 Stop comparing yourself to others·Paul says grace already settled your worth, not your ledger. If you've ever caught yourself keeping score—against a sibling, a coworker, that person from high school on Facebook—you're not alone, and you're not crazy. It's how we're wired. Paul helps us see a better path forward.

]]> Stop comparing yourself to others·Paul says grace already settled your worth, not your ledger. If you've ever caught yourself keeping score—against a sibling, a coworker, that person from high school on Facebook—you're not alone, and you're not crazy. It's how we're wired. Paul helps us see a better path forward.

]]> 28:02 false full 41971745 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Stop comparing yourself to others·Paul says grace already settled your worth, not your ledger. If you've ever caught yourself keeping score—against a sibling, a coworker, that person from high school on Facebook—you're not alone, and you're not crazy. It's how we're wired. Paul helps us see a better path forward.Ben BergrenStop comparing yourself to others·Paul says grace already settled your worth, not your ledger. If you've ever caught yourself keeping score—against a sibling, a coworker, that person from high school on Facebook—you're not alone, and you're not crazy. It's how we're wired. Paul helps us see a better path forward. Galatians 4: Who's Your Momma? Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:56:51 +0000 Why is grace so hard to accept? Jesus offers forgiveness and love without a price tag — and yet most of us keep reaching for something we can manage, something we can earn. In this sermon from Galatians 4. You didn't find grace, grace found you. 

]]> Why is grace so hard to accept? Jesus offers forgiveness and love without a price tag — and yet most of us keep reaching for something we can manage, something we can earn. In this sermon from Galatians 4. You didn't find grace, grace found you.

]]> 25:18 false full 41720355 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Why is grace so hard to accept? Jesus offers forgiveness and love without a price tag — and yet most of us keep reaching for something we can manage, something we can earn. In this sermon from Galatians 4. You didn't find grace, grace found you. Ben BergrenWhy is grace so hard to accept? Jesus offers forgiveness and love without a price tag — and yet most of us keep reaching for something we can manage, something we can earn. In this sermon from Galatians 4. You didn't find grace, grace found you.  Galatians 2: The Jerusalem Crowd Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:58:47 +0000 Most of us have a "Jerusalem crowd" · a person or a room that makes us go quiet when we know we should speak up. Peter had one too. And when that crowd showed up in Antioch, he stopped living out what he actually believed. Paul called him on it publicly.

]]> Most of us have a "Jerusalem crowd" · a person or a room that makes us go quiet when we know we should speak up. Peter had one too. And when that crowd showed up in Antioch, he stopped living out what he actually believed. Paul called him on it publicly.

]]> 31:38 false full 41569200 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Most of us have a "Jerusalem crowd" · a person or a room that makes us go quiet when we know we should speak up. Peter had one too. And when that crowd showed up in Antioch, he stopped living out what he actually believed. Paul called him on it publicly.Ben BergrenMost of us have a "Jerusalem crowd" · a person or a room that makes us go quiet when we know we should speak up. Peter had one too. And when that crowd showed up in Antioch, he stopped living out what he actually believed. Paul called him on it publicly. Galatians 1: No Fine Print Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:30:27 +0000 Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.

]]> Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.

]]> 27:28 false full 41489155 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.Ben BergrenGrace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians. Galatians 1: No Fine Print Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:30:22 +0000 Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.

]]> Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.

]]> 27:28 false full 41489150 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.Ben BergrenGrace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians. Pentecost: Love that Unites Mon, 25 May 2026 05:27:56 +0000 Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit was given to the early church. Nothing has changed God's heart and mind since then. We have the same Spirit and the same mission today.

]]> Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit was given to the early church. Nothing has changed God's heart and mind since then. We have the same Spirit and the same mission today.

]]> 29:49 false full 41412165 2026-06-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit was given to the early church. Nothing has changed God's heart and mind since then. We have the same Spirit and the same mission today.Ben BergrenPentecost is the day the Holy Spirit was given to the early church. Nothing has changed God's heart and mind since then. We have the same Spirit and the same mission today. Did Jesus Just Turn Down a Hug? What He Said to Mary and Thomas Changes Everything Mon, 11 May 2026 23:20:00 +0000 26:19 false full Ben Bergren 41257900 2026-06-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Jesus told Mary ·don·t hold on to me· · then told Thomas ·put your finger here.· Same risen Jesus, opposite instructions. Here·s why both make perfect sense.Jesus told Mary ·don·t hold on to me· · then told Thomas ·put your finger here.· Same risen Jesus, opposite instructions. Here·s why both make perfect sense. This is Us: Inspired Growth Mon, 04 May 2026 05:39:12 +0000 We conclude our sermon series "This is Us" about our mission statement at CLC. What does it mean to be on a path of Inspired Growth? Mary Magdalene show us the way.

]]> We conclude our sermon series "This is Us" about our mission statement at CLC. What does it mean to be on a path of Inspired Growth? Mary Magdalene show us the way.

]]> 26:58 false full 41138055 2026-06-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)We conclude our sermon series "This is Us" about our mission statement at CLC. What does it mean to be on a path of Inspired Growth? Mary Magdalene show us the way.Ben BergrenWe conclude our sermon series "This is Us" about our mission statement at CLC. What does it mean to be on a path of Inspired Growth? Mary Magdalene show us the way. This is Us: Inclusive God Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:29:34 +0000 The story of Zacchaeus in the gospel Luke illustrates Jesus' inclusive love for all. All four parts of mission statement are contained in this story! Jesus welcomes all without condition and the crowd hated that.

]]> The story of Zacchaeus in the gospel Luke illustrates Jesus' inclusive love for all. All four parts of mission statement are contained in this story! Jesus welcomes all without condition and the crowd hated that.

]]> 25:26 false full 40931660 2026-05-01T00:00:17Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)The story of Zacchaeus in the gospel Luke illustrates Jesus' inclusive love for all. All four parts of mission statement are contained in this story! Jesus welcomes all without condition and the crowd hated that.Ben BergrenThe story of Zacchaeus in the gospel Luke illustrates Jesus' inclusive love for all. All four parts of mission statement are contained in this story! Jesus welcomes all without condition and the crowd hated that. Easter 2026: You are Seen! Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:45:44 +0000 Did the resurrection of Jesus happen? Does he care? Does he even notice you? Listen in and find out!

]]> Did the resurrection of Jesus happen? Does he care? Does he even notice you? Listen in and find out!

]]> 30:28 false full 40741335 2026-05-01T00:00:17Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Did the resurrection of Jesus happen? Does he care? Does he even notice you? Listen in and find out!Ben BergrenDid the resurrection of Jesus happen? Does he care? Does he even notice you? Listen in and find out! Spirituals and the Exodus: Soon I Will done Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:27:24 +0000 We come to the end of this season and our series on Spirituals. "Soon I Will Be Done" reminds us we are going home one day in the same way the people of Israel crossed the Jordan to finally be home after 40 years.

]]> We come to the end of this season and our series on Spirituals. "Soon I Will Be Done" reminds us we are going home one day in the same way the people of Israel crossed the Jordan to finally be home after 40 years.

]]> 27:56 false full 40599495 2026-04-01T00:00:37Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)We come to the end of this season and our series on Spirituals. "Soon I Will Be Done" reminds us we are going home one day in the same way the people of Israel crossed the Jordan to finally be home after 40 years.Ben BergrenWe come to the end of this season and our series on Spirituals. "Soon I Will Be Done" reminds us we are going home one day in the same way the people of Israel crossed the Jordan to finally be home after 40 years. Spirituals and the Exodus: There is a Balm in Gilead Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:24:16 +0000 There is quite a story to the Spiritual, "There is a Balm in Gilead." Hear the hymn and how it ties to the book of Numbers, Jeremiah and the gospel of John. There is healing to be found in your life!

]]> There is quite a story to the Spiritual, "There is a Balm in Gilead." Hear the hymn and how it ties to the book of Numbers, Jeremiah and the gospel of John. There is healing to be found in your life!

]]> 34:12 false full 40494255 2026-04-01T00:00:37Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)There is quite a story to the Spiritual, "There is a Balm in Gilead." Hear the hymn and how it ties to the book of Numbers, Jeremiah and the gospel of John. There is healing to be found in your life!Ben BergrenThere is quite a story to the Spiritual, "There is a Balm in Gilead." Hear the hymn and how it ties to the book of Numbers, Jeremiah and the gospel of John. There is healing to be found in your life! Spirituals and the Exodus: Wade in the Water Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:14:37 +0000 Today we hear the Spiritual, Wade in the Water and we hear the story of the people of Israel at the Red Sea. This Spiritual also points to the waters of Baptism.

]]> Today we hear the Spiritual, Wade in the Water and we hear the story of the people of Israel at the Red Sea. This Spiritual also points to the waters of Baptism.

]]> 32:19 false full 40362580 2026-04-01T00:00:37Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Today we hear the Spiritual, Wade in the Water and we hear the story of the people of Israel at the Red Sea. This Spiritual also points to the waters of Baptism.Ben BergrenToday we hear the Spiritual, Wade in the Water and we hear the story of the people of Israel at the Red Sea. This Spiritual also points to the waters of Baptism. Spirituals and the Exodus: Motherless Child Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:51:48 +0000 As we begin the season of Lent we are going to explore both the story of Exodus and the genre of music called "Spirituals." Today we begin with the beginning of the Exodus story and we welcome Knixx Taylor singing, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."

]]> As we begin the season of Lent we are going to explore both the story of Exodus and the genre of music called "Spirituals." Today we begin with the beginning of the Exodus story and we welcome Knixx Taylor singing, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."

]]> 31:13 false full 40195990 2026-03-01T00:00:44Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)As we begin the season of Lent we are going to explore both the story of Exodus and the genre of music called "Spirituals." Today we begin with the beginning of the Exodus story and we welcome Knixx Taylor singing, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."Ben BergrenAs we begin the season of Lent we are going to explore both the story of Exodus and the genre of music called "Spirituals." Today we begin with the beginning of the Exodus story and we welcome Knixx Taylor singing, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child." Ash Wednesday 2026 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:53:09 +0000 We are called to be humble and invited to serve. Are there exemptions to that rule? To find out, we look at the story of Joseph found in Genesis.

]]> We are called to be humble and invited to serve. Are there exemptions to that rule? To find out, we look at the story of Joseph found in Genesis.

]]> 24:38 false full 40172720 2026-03-01T00:00:44Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)We are called to be humble and invited to serve. Are there exemptions to that rule? To find out, we look at the story of Joseph found in Genesis.Ben BergrenWe are called to be humble and invited to serve. Are there exemptions to that rule? To find out, we look at the story of Joseph found in Genesis. Transfiguration: The Big Reveal Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:04:02 +0000 There is a reason this story is told before the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Listen in and find out why this is an important moment in history and why it is important for you today.

]]> There is a reason this story is told before the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Listen in and find out why this is an important moment in history and why it is important for you today.

]]> 27:55 false full 40120925 2026-03-01T00:00:44Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)There is a reason this story is told before the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Listen in and find out why this is an important moment in history and why it is important for you today.Ben BergrenThere is a reason this story is told before the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Listen in and find out why this is an important moment in history and why it is important for you today. Foundations: Prayer Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:35:17 +0000 If Christ is our foundation and we build the walls of love and service on that foundation, what holds them up? Prayer. Prayer anchors our lives to the foundation.

]]> If Christ is our foundation and we build the walls of love and service on that foundation, what holds them up? Prayer. Prayer anchors our lives to the foundation.

]]> 26:21 false full 39959720 2026-03-01T00:00:44Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)If Christ is our foundation and we build the walls of love and service on that foundation, what holds them up? Prayer. Prayer anchors our lives to the foundation.Ben BergrenIf Christ is our foundation and we build the walls of love and service on that foundation, what holds them up? Prayer. Prayer anchors our lives to the foundation. Foundations: Serving Others Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:43 +0000 We continue in our sermon series on Foundations. Today we build on the foundation of Christ and we do that by serving others.

]]> We continue in our sermon series on Foundations. Today we build on the foundation of Christ and we do that by serving others.

]]> 29:44 false full 39875105 2026-02-01T00:00:33Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)We continue in our sermon series on Foundations. Today we build on the foundation of Christ and we do that by serving others.Ben BergrenWe continue in our sermon series on Foundations. Today we build on the foundation of Christ and we do that by serving others. Foundation: Christ the Cornerstone Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:51:39 +0000 We begin a new series on foundations based on the Sermon on the Mount. We begin with the most important thing in any building: the foundation. As people of faith, we also have a foundation of faith.

]]> We begin a new series on foundations based on the Sermon on the Mount. We begin with the most important thing in any building: the foundation. As people of faith, we also have a foundation of faith.

]]> 28:38 false full 39694635 2026-02-01T00:00:33Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)We begin a new series on foundations based on the Sermon on the Mount. We begin with the most important thing in any building: the foundation. As people of faith, we also have a foundation of faith.Ben BergrenWe begin a new series on foundations based on the Sermon on the Mount. We begin with the most important thing in any building: the foundation. As people of faith, we also have a foundation of faith. Mary's Song: A Vision for 2026 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:03:52 +0000 Is a song in the Bible just a song or does it come from the heart of God? In this message, we explore Mary the mother of Jesus song of praise but it also points to a vision of living differently.

]]> Is a song in the Bible just a song or does it come from the heart of God? In this message, we explore Mary the mother of Jesus song of praise but it also points to a vision of living differently.

]]> 27:36 false full 39611430 2026-02-01T00:00:33Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Is a song in the Bible just a song or does it come from the heart of God? In this message, we explore Mary the mother of Jesus song of praise but it also points to a vision of living differently.Ben BergrenIs a song in the Bible just a song or does it come from the heart of God? In this message, we explore Mary the mother of Jesus song of praise but it also points to a vision of living differently. Christmas Grace 2025 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:16:54 +0000 Need a little grace in your life this season? Christ comes to give us a free gift of love. We call that grace. This is Pastor Ben Bergren's Christmas Eve message for Community Lutheran Church of Las Vegas, NV.

]]> Need a little grace in your life this season? Christ comes to give us a free gift of love. We call that grace. This is Pastor Ben Bergren's Christmas Eve message for Community Lutheran Church of Las Vegas, NV.

]]> 24:27 false full 39535675 2026-01-01T00:00:49Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Need a little grace in your life this season? Christ comes to give us a free gift of love. We call that grace. This is Pastor Ben Bergren's Christmas Eve message for Community Lutheran Church of Las Vegas, NV.Ben BergrenNeed a little grace in your life this season? Christ comes to give us a free gift of love. We call that grace. This is Pastor Ben Bergren's Christmas Eve message for Community Lutheran Church of Las Vegas, NV. The Generosity of God: Joy Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:45:59 +0000 God is generous and wants to give us joy when the external circumstances of our life are difficult. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth show us how God responds to our emptiness.

]]> God is generous and wants to give us joy when the external circumstances of our life are difficult. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth show us how God responds to our emptiness.

]]> 33:05 false full 39436450 2026-01-01T00:00:49Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)God is generous and wants to give us joy when the external circumstances of our life are difficult. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth show us how God responds to our emptiness.Ben BergrenGod is generous and wants to give us joy when the external circumstances of our life are difficult. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth show us how God responds to our emptiness. The Generosity of God: Peace Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:54:45 +0000 In the month of December we are looking at the generosity of God! Today we explore Joseph's story that shows us how we can tap into the peace of God.

]]> In the month of December we are looking at the generosity of God! Today we explore Joseph's story that shows us how we can tap into the peace of God.

]]> 25:21 false full 39318635 2026-01-01T00:00:49Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)In the month of December we are looking at the generosity of God! Today we explore Joseph's story that shows us how we can tap into the peace of God.Ben BergrenIn the month of December we are looking at the generosity of God! Today we explore Joseph's story that shows us how we can tap into the peace of God. Thanksgiving Eve 2025 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 04:03:14 +0000 Not everyone feels thankful on Thanksgiving because of circumstances beyond their control. The story of Elijah running away shows us what God does when we gratitude doesn't come naturally.

]]> Not everyone feels thankful on Thanksgiving because of circumstances beyond their control. The story of Elijah running away shows us what God does when we gratitude doesn't come naturally.

]]> 20:57 false full 39202790 2025-12-01T00:01:07Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Not everyone feels thankful on Thanksgiving because of circumstances beyond their control. The story of Elijah running away shows us what God does when we gratitude doesn't come naturally.Ben BergrenNot everyone feels thankful on Thanksgiving because of circumstances beyond their control. The story of Elijah running away shows us what God does when we gratitude doesn't come naturally. Core Values 2025: Service and Christ the King Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:27:59 +0000 Not only do we learn that Jesus is a servant king but also that we are invited to be people of service. Service is a core value of Jesus and of this church.

]]> Not only do we learn that Jesus is a servant king but also that we are invited to be people of service. Service is a core value of Jesus and of this church.

]]> 28:03 false full 39145835 2025-12-01T00:01:07Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Not only do we learn that Jesus is a servant king but also that we are invited to be people of service. Service is a core value of Jesus and of this church.Ben BergrenNot only do we learn that Jesus is a servant king but also that we are invited to be people of service. Service is a core value of Jesus and of this church. Core Values 2025: Learning Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:59:22 +0000 What does it mean to be on path of life long learning? Building a foundation of belief will allow you to build a strong faith. Listen in and discover the importance of learning.

]]> What does it mean to be on path of life long learning? Building a foundation of belief will allow you to build a strong faith. Listen in and discover the importance of learning.

]]> 29:09 false full 39056390 2025-12-01T00:01:07Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)What does it mean to be on path of life long learning? Building a foundation of belief will allow you to build a strong faith. Listen in and discover the importance of learning.Ben BergrenWhat does it mean to be on path of life long learning? Building a foundation of belief will allow you to build a strong faith. Listen in and discover the importance of learning.