The Deeper Story - Discovering God's Heart for Me

Disappointed

September 16, 2015 | by: Angela Karum | 2 Comments

Heartsick. That’s how I felt while my friend was talking. As the realization sank in that what I was hoping and praying for was not going to happen, the disappointment was overwhelming and I felt sick at heart. I think I said something appropriate, but I cried bitter tears as I drove home. “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” P... Keep Reading

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Worth

August 20, 2015 | by: Angela Karum | 5 Comments

I used to enjoy watching “Antiques Roadshow” on PBS. It was fascinating to see someone who brought an item to be appraised, such as a painting bought at a yard sale for $5, and it turned out to be painted by a famous artist and worth $500,000 at auction. What seemed to be insignificant and disposable was really a treasure. We measure o... Keep Reading

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How I Came to Restoration Church

July 21, 2015 | by: Angela Karum | 3 Comments

I never considered myself “church-planting team” material. In early 2008, I had shown up like a refugee on my sister’s doorstep with my two little kids, penniless, jobless, homeless, heartbroken having left a shattered marriage, and feeling like a failure in everything that matters. As I began the hard work of putting my life bac... Keep Reading

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Rest

June 24, 2015 | by: Angela Karum | 2 Comments

Following Jesus can sometimes be exhausting. When we think about what it means to live the Christian life, usually things like loving your neighbor, serving others and obeying God come to mind. It can seem like a long to-do list of one worthy action after another, while trying to avoid sinning and doing things that we know we shouldn't. Jesus sai... Keep Reading

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