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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Meaning of Redemption in the Bible

The meaning of redemption in the Bible reveals God’s rescuing love and the freedom found in Christ. These teachings explore the depth of God’s mercy and its power to reshape our daily walk. Step into the story of grace that restores.

  • City of Destruction: Awakening to Sin

    Awakening to sin is the first mercy on the narrow road. Before Christian can flee the City of Destruction, he must first see reality as God names it. This is the beginning…

  • 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.

  • Crazy Bible Questions: Why Did God Announce the Birth of the Messiah to Shepherds, One of the Lowest Social Classes?

    Shepherds were among the lowest and least trusted members of ancient society, yet God chose them to receive the first announcement of the Messiah’s birth. This Crazy Bible Question explores why heaven…

  • 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…

  • Crazy Bible Questions: Was the Birth of Jesus an Act of War in the Unseen Realm?

    We often picture Christmas as peaceful, but Scripture paints a far more dramatic scene. From Genesis to Revelation, the birth of Jesus is portrayed as a direct act of war against 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.

  • 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…