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 Truth Explained for Today

Biblical truth explained with clarity helps believers stay rooted in a world filled with noise. This page gathers teachings that illuminate God’s Word and strengthen daily obedience. Discover truth that leads to wisdom and steady hope.

  • 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,…

  • Crazy Bible Questions: Because People Ask Wild Things and God’s Word Has Real Answers

    Crazy Bible Questions began when a coworker asked if Adam had a wife before Eve. From Lilith to giants, unicorns to Nephilim, we explore the strangest Bible questions with clarity, history, scholarship,…

  • The Church as a Counter: Cultural Witness

    The Church does not influence the world by blending in but by remembering who she is. This article explores the identity God gives His people and how that identity becomes a living…

  • Is banning the Ten Commandments from schools true neutrality—or is secularism the new state religion? Explore the history, law, and worldview clash.

    Which Religion Rules the Classroom? The Ten Commandments, Secularism, and the Battle of Worldviews

    Are public schools neutral when they ban the Ten Commandments yet teach secular philosophies as truth? This article explores the constitutional debate, historical context, and worldview clash shaping the future of education.

  • Representative Brian Harrison’s call to fire Texas A&M President Mark Welsh reveals an irony: cancel culture tactics are being used to fight Critical Theory. This article explores why Welsh’s leadership reflects Aggie values, why accountability differs from cancel culture, and why Christians must resist fighting ideology with its own tools.

    Leadership Tested: General Welsh and the Fall of an Aggie President

    General Mark Welsh’s resignation as Texas A&M’s president marked another turning point in Aggieland’s leadership crisis. This article evaluates his strengths, weaknesses, and legacy — and considers what Christian leaders can learn…