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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Christian Hope Explained with Scripture

Christian hope is more than optimism. It is the steady anchor found in God’s promises and the return of Christ. This page gathers reflections that lift the heart and steady the soul. Step into hope that holds firm in every season.

  • 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…

  • More Than Gold: The Journey to the Aggie Ring

    It’s more than a ring. It’s a legacy. Join me as I walk the road to Ring Day—fueled by grace, family, and the long obedience that made it more than gold.

  • 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.

  • 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 Local Church as a Beacon of Hope

    Hope does not arrive through spectacle. It grows through the ordinary faithfulness of believers living out the light of Christ. This article lifts up the beauty of small acts of love, courage,…

  • Living with Hope in a Deconstructing World — The Certain Victory of Christ

    Though the night darkens, Christ’s victory is sure. See how believers can live with joyful hope, even as culture collapses around them.