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.

  • Nihilism says life is meaningless. Scripture says life is created, purposeful, and hopeful. Discover how the biblical worldview answers the emptiness of nihilism.

    Life Is Meaningless? Nihilism Confronted by the Biblical Worldview

    The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sparked talk of nihilism—a worldview that declares life meaningless and morality arbitrary. But nihilism collapses into despair. In contrast, the biblical worldview answers the big questions…

  • This morning walk turned into more than exercise—it became a reminder that Jesus sees us, knows us, and loves us. A simple song, True Colors, echoed the gospel promise that in Him we are new creations, clothed in mercy, and never alone.

    True Colors and the Voice of Jesus

    This morning walk turned into more than exercise—it became a reminder that Jesus sees us, knows us, and loves us. A simple song, True Colors, echoed the gospel promise that in Him…

  • The next generation is bombarded with information but starved for wisdom. Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 3:16–17 remind us that only Scripture can equip them for life and godliness. This article explores why the Bible must be the foundation for worldview formation and how parents and churches can disciple children intentionally in truth.

    Equipping the Next Generation with a Biblical Worldview

    The next generation is bombarded with information but starved for wisdom. Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 3:16–17 remind us that only Scripture can equip them for life and godliness. This article explores…

  • “So, You’re a Christian Nationalist?”: A Tactical and Biblical Response

    What does the Bible really say about Christians and citizenship? When labeled a “Christian Nationalist,” we don’t need to panic. Using Greg Koukl’s Tactics and the wisdom of Scripture, here’s how to…

  • When Words Become Bullets: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the Crisis of Our Age

    Charlie Kirk’s assassination marks another moment when opinions turned deadly. History shows this pattern is not new — from Cain and Abel to the assassinations of Lincoln, MLK, and beyond. In this…

  • 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.

    The Spirit Tested: Texas A&M, Gender Ideology, and the Call to Integrity

    As an Aggie and Bush School EMPSA student, I write not to attack Texas A&M but to call us back to our values. The ENGL 360 incident was more than a syllabus…

  • What if Satan kept a journal? In this dark, imaginative post styled after C.S. Lewis’s Screwtape Letters, explore a biblically grounded, first-person account of the devil’s prideful rebellion—from Eden to Armageddon, and finally into the abyss. A theological narrative with teeth.

    The Devil’s Diary: Chained in the Abyss

    A word before we start: Introduction: A Diary from the Darkness Many of you know that I’ve launched Shoe Leather Gospel, a Bible teaching ministry built to help believers walk faithfully with a…