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 View of Creation Explained Clearly

The biblical view of creation grounds our understanding of God’s world and our place within it. This page explores creation’s beauty, purpose, and hope while inviting you to walk in worship and wonder. See how creation shapes worldview and daily obedience.

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • AI and the Image of God

    What makes us truly human in an age of artificial intelligence? This article explores how the imago Dei sets humanity apart from machines—and why that matters for our digital age.

  • All people are made in the image of God. Acts 17:26 reveals the biblical foundation for human dignity and racial equality—and shows why our identity must be rooted in divine design, not social labels.

    The Image of God and the End of Racism

    All people are made in the image of God. Acts 17:26 reveals the biblical foundation for human dignity and racial equality—and shows why our identity must be rooted in divine design, not…

  • Pride Month celebrates identity apart from God—but Christians are called to a higher truth. Learn how to respond with biblical clarity, gospel compassion, and courageous love.

    Pride Month: A Christian Perspective

    Pride Month celebrates identity apart from God—but Christians are called to a higher truth. Learn how to respond with biblical clarity, gospel compassion, and courageous love.

  • How should Christians respond when asked to use preferred pronouns? This post explores how to speak the truth in love without compromising biblical conviction, offering clarity and courage in a culture of confusion.

    Gender Pronouns and the Christian Witness

    How should Christians respond when asked to use preferred pronouns? This post explores how to speak the truth in love without compromising biblical conviction, offering clarity and courage in a culture of…

  • 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.