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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  • Crazy Bible Questions: Why Does the Bible Start the Christmas Story in the Garden of Eden?

    Most people start reading the Christmas story in Luke or Matthew. Scripture starts it in a garden. Long before shepherds and stars, God made a promise to destroy the serpent and send…

  • Crazy Bible Questions: Was the Birth of Jesus an Act of War in the Unseen Realm?

    We often picture Christmas as peaceful, but Scripture paints a far more dramatic scene. From Genesis to Revelation, the birth of Jesus is portrayed as a direct act of war against the…

  • Crazy Bible Questions: Did a Dragon Really Show Up at the First Christmas?

    Christmas was never a quiet night. Scripture reveals a cosmic battle unfolding behind Bethlehem, where a dragon stood ready to devour the newborn King. This article explores Revelation 12, the unseen realm,…

  • Crazy Bible Question: When Did God Judge His Divine Council in Psalm 82?

    Psalm 82 lifts the curtain on a heavenly courtroom where God judges the corrupt rulers of the nations. This deep-dive explores when the judgment happened, how Jesus fulfilled it, and why it…

  • Jesus, the Light of the World in a Dark Age

    Darkness is not new, but neither is the Light. Join us by the fire as we trace the story of Christ, the Light of the World, and His power to break the…

  • The Origins of Christmas: History, Traditions, and Legends

    Christmas didn’t appear overnight. It grew through centuries of worship, symbolism, and storytelling. This long-form Advent deep dive traces how December 25 was chosen, how Saint Nicholas became Santa, why we hang…

  • Crazy Bible Question: Did Adam Have a Wife Before Eve Named Lilith?

    Did Adam have a wife before Eve named Lilith? This question blends Scripture, mythology, and one medieval satire that took on a life of its own. Dive into the Bible, ancient Mesopotamia,…

  • Crazy Bible Questions: Because People Ask Wild Things and God’s Word Has Real Answers

    Crazy Bible Questions began when a coworker asked if Adam had a wife before Eve. From Lilith to giants, unicorns to Nephilim, we explore the strangest Bible questions with clarity, history, scholarship,…

  • The Word Became Flesh: Why the Incarnation Matters

    The Incarnation is the turning point of history. Gather by the fire as we explore why the Word became flesh and how this ancient promise shapes our lives today.