Deacon Tera Allen
As I anticipate the arrival of our first child in April, I am overwhelmed by countless messages on how I should prepare for motherhood. As I fight to set the world’s view and advice aside, I am instead seeking guidance and wisdom from God’s own Word and through the godly women who [...]

Deacon Trisha Wilkerson

I despise weakness…
I get overwhelmed. Relational debt, housework debt and procrastinated project dread sneak up, drain the life out of me, and leave me feeling discouraged and flat out weak.  Those overwhelming moments reveal my true weakness. Yet too often, I deny it. Blind with ambition, I reach for my bootstraps, pull myself [...]

Deacon Jen Smidt
By way of introduction, let me answer 3 simple questions:
Who was I? I was a CA born, MT raised second oldest child in a large family. I was a sexually abused 4-year-old whose body and soul were stirred at far too young an age. I was confused about my identity — [...]

Tami Hagglund
Hi. My name is Tami. My story is, currently, one brimming with conviction of sin. My introductory post may seem to be just that — full of my sin, how wretched I am, how desperately I need Jesus. Praise God, because the more I see how much of a mess I [...]

Deacon Tera Allen
What a whirlwind this past year has been! It seems just like yesterday that I was living on my own, managing my own finances, making important decisions alone, and learning how to be content with my singleness. But in July of last year, my now husband, Greg, started courting me, followed [...]

Deacon Trisha Wilkerson
What wakes you up in the morning? Do you awaken to the annoying sound of your alarm clock or perhaps your needy toddler tapping your arm? As you get out of your comfy bed to begin your day, what first thoughts propel you into action?
More than just actions in our days, our [...]

Deacon Adriel Ifland
I’ll just admit it now: I’m the most privileged, spoiled girl in the world when it comes to proclaimed & incarnated theology. Besides living in North America, where I have a bazillion Bible resources (and I mean the good ones), I work for Mars Hill and the Acts 29 Network, so I get [...]

SUN 9/27

Luke’s Gospel: Investigating the Man Who Is God, Luke 1:5-25 | 9:00am, 11:15am, 5pm, 7:15pm

At the Feet of the Father | 8 Weeks of Seeking the Will of God Through Prayer and Worship

The Bible is abundantly clear that there is only one true God and God reveals himself as Father, [...]

Deacon Trisha Wilkerson
Colossians 3:23-25 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
I like to work hard. Jobs are rewarding. Lists, projects, events, and tasks are exciting and energizing to me. The [...]

Deacon Adriel Ifland
Hello Ballard Ladies!
How are you? And, more importantly at the moment, WHO are you?
Hundreds of you walk through the doors of 1401 every Sunday. We want to know who you are. Why? Because we have the opportunity to serve and encourage you as women here on the Ballard blog. Every Thursday.
What’s going on [...]