Growing up and until recently, I have always considered myself a pretty self-LESS person. Even before I became a Christian during my Middle school years, I always found joy in helping and serving others. It was second nature to me. I can remember on many occasions I would just give away some of my stuff to others. I went on a mission’s trip to Brazil one time and gave away my own socks, shirts, and other misc. stuff. Even when it came to tithing I would put $20 in an envelope and my parents would put it in the offering bucket. To me, that wasn't enough. So when the bucket would pass, I would sometimes throw in a few extra dollars from my “fun” money. I don’t mean to sound arrogant or brag in any way by telling you this. I am trying to simply paint a picture of my younger self. Unfortunately, this type of thinking and lifestyle has changed over the years. I know it wasn't an immediate change but rather a gradual shift ever since I graduated college.