Why Spiritual Growth Still Matters // Pastor Amelia Houdek

What if spiritual growth isn’t about trying harder—but noticing what’s already shaping you? In this message, we explore how faith is not meant to remain shallow, but to deepen over time as we are shaped into the likeness of Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 5, we consider how what once sustained us may not be enough to grow us—and how spiritual maturity develops through intentional formation, not just information.Rather than measuring growth by performance, we are invited into a more reflective question: What is forming me? One of the clearest ways to discern this is by noticing where our love has limits—where it tightens, hesitates, or pulls back.As we follow Jesus, we are continually being invited into a way of life where love becomes wider, deeper, and more embodied. This week, we are encouraged to approach our growth not with pressure, but with curiosity—paying attention to where God may already be at work within us.