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 Wisdom for Life Today

Biblical wisdom for life invites us to walk with discernment and grace in every season. These teachings offer practical insight drawn from Scripture and shaped by pastoral warmth. Explore wisdom that steadies the heart and strengthens the daily walk.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Techno-Future: A Christian View of Progress and Hope

    Is the future built by machines—or redeemed by Christ? This article offers a gospel-shaped vision of hope amid the rapid rise of artificial progress and human innovation.

  • Social Media and the Gospel: Redeeming the Digital Space

    Social media isn’t just noise—it’s a mission field. This article helps believers reclaim online spaces for truth, discipleship, and gospel witness in a divided digital age.

  • Why do we instinctively point fingers when things go wrong? From Eden’s first blame game to modern psychology’s insights, this article explores the roots of blame—and how the gospel reshapes it. Discover how Christ’s grace frees us from finger-pointing and invites us into confession, compassion, and redemptive truth.

    From Eden to the Echo Chamber: The Gospel and the Psychology of Blame

    Why do we instinctively point fingers when things go wrong? From Eden’s first blame game to modern psychology’s insights, this article explores the roots of blame—and how the gospel reshapes it. Discover…

  • Digital Addiction: When Technology Becomes an Idol

    Can a smartphone become a false god? This post examines the heart-level dangers of digital idolatry and how the gospel frees us from tech obsession and algorithmic slavery.