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.

  • 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…

  • Only Christ can break down the walls of hostility between people. Based on Ephesians 2:14–16, this post unpacks true gospel reconciliation and challenges the Church to model real unity in a divided world.

    Reconciliation Through Christ: Breaking Down Walls

    Only Christ can break down the walls of hostility between people. Based on Ephesians 2:14–16, this post unpacks true gospel reconciliation and challenges the Church to model real unity in a divided…

  • See how Scripture empowered abolitionists and fueled America’s long, painful march toward freedom for all.

    Slavery and Abolition – Biblical Freedom for All

    In the fight against slavery, the Bible was both misused and redeemed. Explore how Scripture ultimately fueled freedom for all.

  • Why Jesus Didn’t Call the Angels: The Restraint That Saved the World

    Why Jesus Didn’t Call the Angels: The Restraint That Saved the World

    Even with 72,000 warrior angels at His command, Jesus didn’t call them. Why? In this gripping Easter reflection, we explore the moment when heaven held its breath, and the Son of God…