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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The Church and Public Policy

Faith is never private, and public policy is never neutral.

This series explores how Christians live faithfully under earthly governments while keeping ultimate allegiance to Christ. From the foundation of freedom in Christ (Galatians 5:1), to the God-ordained role of rulers (Romans 13:1–2), to moments of faithful disobedience (Acts 5:29), and finally to the call to seek the welfare of the city through wise civic engagement (Jeremiah 29:7), each article equips believers with clarity and courage.

In an age where politics often demands our worship and public life feels increasingly hostile to faith, this series reminds us that the Church’s hope is not in Caesar but in Christ. Here you’ll find biblical teaching, cultural application, and practical discipleship insights for navigating the tension between God’s kingdom and man’s governments.

  • How should Christians approach voting? Jeremiah 29:7 shows that ballots are stewardship, not saviors. Discover how to vote with conviction, wisdom, and hope in Christ.

    Voting with a Biblical Worldview

    Jeremiah 29:7 calls believers to seek the welfare of the city. Voting is one way to do so, not as ultimate hope but as stewardship. This article explores how Christians can approach…

  • Acts 5:29 calls believers to obey God rather than men. This article explores what faithful disobedience looks like when government demands worship or forbids obedience to Christ, showing how courage and conviction prepare Christians to stand firm with loyalty to the true King.

    When Caesar Demands Worship: Faithful Disobedience

    Acts 5:29 calls believers to obey God rather than men. This article explores what faithful disobedience looks like when government demands worship or forbids obedience to Christ, showing how courage and conviction…

  • Discover God’s purpose for government from Romans 13:1–2. Learn why authority is God’s servant, not savior, and how Christians should respond with respect and hope.

    The Role of Government in God’s Plan

    Government is not a human invention or a necessary evil. Romans 13:1–2 teaches that authority is established by God. This article explores how believers can honor rulers as God’s servants, respect government’s…

  • True freedom begins in Christ, not government. Discover why religious liberty matters for gospel witness and how believers can stand firm today.

    Religious Freedom: A Biblical Defense

    True freedom doesn’t come from courts or constitutions—it comes from Christ. This article explores Galatians 5:1, the foundation of religious liberty, and why defending freedom of conscience matters for gospel witness in…