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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Biblical Worldview

What does it mean to see the world through God’s eyes? A biblical worldview starts with the conviction that all of life—truth, morality, identity, purpose—flows from God’s revealed Word. This section explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of reality, offering clarity in a culture of confusion. From creation to culture, theology to politics, these articles equip believers to think biblically, live faithfully, and engage a broken world with truth and grace.

  • 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.

    Judgment Tested: Academic Freedom, Institutional Authority, and the Ethics of Escalation at Texas A&M

    What happens when academic freedom, institutional authority, and public pressure collide? A careful ethical analysis of judgment under strain at Texas A&M.

  • A Flood, a Tablet, and the Rest of the Story

    Flood stories appear everywhere, from ancient clay tablets to distant cultures. But what does archaeology actually show—and where do its limits lie? This article slows the conversation down and tells the rest…

  • Venezuela, Maduro, and the Historical Pattern the Media Missed

    Why the capture of Nicolás Maduro feels unprecedented, how history shows it isn’t, and where modern media framing consistently breaks down when rare legal patterns reappear.

  • An Empty Tomb, a Roman Decree, and the Rest of the Story

    A viral claim links the Nazareth Inscription to Jesus’ resurrection. This article examines what the Roman decree actually says, what history allows us to conclude, and why the empty tomb still mattered.

  • Christmas and the Mission of God

    The manger was not the end of the story but the beginning of a mission. Gather by the fire as we explore how Christmas draws us into the work of God.

  • The Hope of the Nations: Christ’s Role in Restoring All Things

    Hope is born in longing and fulfilled in Christ. From Eden’s sorrow to Revelation’s glory, gather around the fire to see how Jesus restores all things.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Unity in Diversity: Building a Multi-Ethnic Church

    Heaven celebrates the beauty of every tribe and tongue praising Christ together. This article explores how that future shapes our present, calling the Church to practice meaningful, Spirit empowered unity across cultures.…