Chris Reighley

Founder of Shoe Leather Gospel and fellow pilgrim on the journey of faith. I teach Scripture with clarity and warmth to help believers put truth in their shoes and walk with Christ through every step of life.

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  • Grace and Truth: How Jesus Engaged Hard Issues

    Grace and Truth: How Jesus Engaged Hard Issues

    Jesus never avoided hard conversations—but He always led with grace and truth. This post explores how believers can follow His example in a divided world.

  • Restoring the Balance: Revisiting the 17th Amendment and Federal-State Power

    Restoring the Balance: Revisiting the 17th Amendment and Federal-State Power

    Is the Senate still serving the states? This post examines the unintended consequences of the 17th Amendment and makes the case for a return to constitutional balance.

  • The Fourteenth Amendment and Birthright Citizenship: A Call for Justice and Compassion

    The Fourteenth Amendment and Birthright Citizenship: A Call for Justice and Compassion

    Birthright citizenship is a legal right—but is it a just one? This post unpacks the history of the 14th Amendment and explores a gospel-informed approach to immigration and justice.

  • The Tragedy of the Fall: Understanding Our Broken World

    The Tragedy of the Fall: Understanding Our Broken World

    Why is the world so broken? This article traces the pain, injustice, and disorder around us back to the Fall—and points to the hope found in Christ.

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Faith, Justice, and Love

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Faith, Justice, and Love

    Dr. King was more than a civil rights leader—he was a gospel preacher. This post reflects on his legacy of faith, justice, and sacrificial love rooted in Christ.

  • Were the Three Branches of Government Meant to Be Equal?

    Were the Three Branches of Government Meant to Be Equal?

    “Equal branches” is a common phrase—but is it true? This post explores the original intent of the U.S. Constitution and what true checks and balances require.

  • Choose your Road

    In the Beginning: Why Creation Matters Today

    Creation isn’t just a past event—it’s a worldview foundation. This post explains why believing in God as Creator shapes how we see truth, identity, and purpose.

  • What Is a Biblical Worldview?

    What Is a Biblical Worldview?

    Live it out. Share the truth. Walk with courage. Foundations of a Biblical Worldview – Part 1Scripture: Colossians 1:16–17 The Lens That Shapes Everything Have you ever wondered why two people can…