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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  • “So, You’re a Christian Nationalist?”: A Tactical and Biblical Response

    What does the Bible really say about Christians and citizenship? When labeled a “Christian Nationalist,” we don’t need to panic. Using Greg Koukl’s Tactics and the wisdom of Scripture, here’s how to…

  • America’s Founders warned that liberty cannot survive without virtue—and virtue cannot endure without God. This article traces how we lost that foundation, why it matters, and how biblical truth points to recovery.

    Can a Republic Stand Without God?

    Can a republic survive once it forgets God? America’s Founders insisted that liberty depends on virtue and virtue depends on faith. This chapter-length article explores the Christian roots of America’s freedom, the…

  • September 11, 2001, is etched into memory. While my family walked out of Disney World, Officer Will Jimeno was buried beneath the Twin Towers. In the rubble, he saw Christ and found the strength to endure. His story of faith, hope, and love is a reminder that even in the darkest valley, God’s presence never fails.

    Faith, Hope, and Love in the Rubble

    September 11, 2001, is etched into memory. While my family walked out of Disney World, Officer Will Jimeno was buried beneath the Twin Towers. In the rubble, he saw Christ and found…

  • When Words Become Bullets: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the Crisis of Our Age

    Charlie Kirk’s assassination marks another moment when opinions turned deadly. History shows this pattern is not new — from Cain and Abel to the assassinations of Lincoln, MLK, and beyond. In this…

  • Representative Brian Harrison’s call to fire Texas A&M President Mark Welsh reveals an irony: cancel culture tactics are being used to fight Critical Theory. This article explores why Welsh’s leadership reflects Aggie values, why accountability differs from cancel culture, and why Christians must resist fighting ideology with its own tools.

    The Spirit Tested: Texas A&M, Gender Ideology, and the Call to Integrity

    As an Aggie and Bush School EMPSA student, I write not to attack Texas A&M but to call us back to our values. The ENGL 360 incident was more than a syllabus…

  • How should Christians approach voting? Jeremiah 29:7 shows that ballots are stewardship, not saviors. Discover how to vote with conviction, wisdom, and hope in Christ.

    Voting with a Biblical Worldview

    Jeremiah 29:7 calls believers to seek the welfare of the city. Voting is one way to do so, not as ultimate hope but as stewardship. This article explores how Christians can approach…