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You don’t typically see patches that say “Satan Sucks” in motorcycle apparel and accessory shops. Or decals of choppers that have Christian fish symbols for frames.

But step into the modest confines of “It’s a Leather Ministry” at 116 South Jefferson Street in Irving, Texas, and you’ll find plenty of novelty Christian biker patches, pins, and even framed artworks. You’ll also find lots of cowhide in the form of chaps, jackets, vests and gloves.

Depending on the time of day and who’s hanging around inside you may find some new friends as well. This little biker shop has plenty of friendly customers who will gladly strike up a conversation with you if you’re looking for company. It’s highly probable that you’ll meet members of the Hope Fellowship Church I wrote about in a recent post inside this store as well, as they seem to be some of it’s regular customers.

It's a Leather Ministry

Merchandise and price are relative, and “It’s a Leather Ministry” has what appears to be some pretty good prices on everything from doo-rags to jewelry (although having worked at a jewelry company for fifteen years I didn’t take much interest in those items…Robin has a treasure chest full of gold and gems accumulated over the years, so I shy away from adding any more to her collection).

I purchased one of those hard to find doo-rags with the built in sweatband for under 6 bucks…an item that typically retails between 12 and 20 bucks at places like Moto Liberty and Bates here in the DFW metroplex..

Regardless of whether you’re a Christian or not, this store is worth a visit for the possibility of some fairly priced goods and friendly conversation. I’d highly recommend you stop in and browse if you’re ever in the area, and make a special trip there first if you’re in the market for leather chaps, vests, or jackets.