Spread the love
Give to others.
Watch our Truth in Two to see love in action, a lesson for us all (full text and afterword follow).
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It was the tagline that got me: “The bag your children will fight over when you’re dead.” I remember roaring in laughter when I first read that in 2009. I was in the market for a strong, long-lasting leather bag to carry books, papers, and computer for teaching. I stopped my search when I came to Saddleback Leather. That tagline told me I would never have to buy another bag again.
So, this year I had to buy a new wallet. My old one was literally falling apart. It was a no brainer: I went back to Saddleback Leather. But on my digital visit this time there was another tab at the top of the page. It read Love41. I clicked on the tab. I’m glad I did.
There I discovered that Saddleback Leather was supporting a non-profit, Love 41. I encourage everyone to check it out. Ahead of Valentine’s Day I can think of no better demonstration of love than the work begun by two Christian sisters on behalf of others.
The 1994 Rwandan genocide took the lives of over one million men, women and children in less than 90 days. It displaced millions more from their homes almost overnight. The entire population of Rwanda, a little African nation just smaller than Maryland, was nearly wiped out. The world turned a blind eye to Rwanda’s suffering. When the genocide ended, it left the region irreparably damaged.
Like many Americans, sisters Suzette and Tina had heard of the tragedy, but when invited to visit Rwanda by Africa New Life Ministries, nothing could have prepared them for the absolute devastation they experienced. Psalm 41:1-3 became the biblical mission: to care for, preserve and strengthen the poor. Linked with Saddleback Leather, Love41 began a retail business where 100% of the profits go to help Rwandans in vocational schools, free daycare, sponsorship for orphans, and so much more.
Over Christmas, Robin and I purchased gifts from Love41. For Valentine’s Day I can think of no better expression of love, than the ministry of Love41. For Truth in Two, this is Dr. Mark Eckel, president of the Comenius Institute, personally committed to loving others through the work of Love41.
AFTERWORD The overview of Love41 in this Truth in Two is dependent upon the story found here: https://saddlebackleather.com/love41/the-love-41-story/