I have never been drawn to elaborate outfits, extra accessories, or brand-name anything. Throughout most of my life, I never felt the need to adapt my appearance until I joined a new church. The longer I attended, the more I wanted to follow Jesus and be just like these people. I noticed myself choosing clothes I wouldn’t normally wear, looking for a name-brand shoe instead of the one I knew would fit best, and spending energy trying to mimic what I saw others wearing. I was altering my true…
