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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Advent and the Gospel: Waiting for the Light, Walking in the Truth

Advent slows us down in a world that never stops. It invites us to gather by the fire of Scripture and remember that the Child in the manger is also the eternal Word, the Light of the World, the Hope of the Nations, and the beginning of God’s redemptive mission. In this December sub-series of Facing the Issues: A Christian Worldview for a Confused Age, we step into the ancient story again—listening for the promises that shaped history, the light that pierced the darkness, the hope that anchors the weary, and the mission that now rests in our hands. Advent re-centers us on what is true: Christ has come, Christ is with us, and Christ will come again.

  • 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 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.