Ray Ortlund
@rayortlund.bsky.social
If we exist for God’s glory, then beauty has moral authority.
Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. John 12:24
January 13, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. John 12:24
Both solemnizing and encouraging:
“And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’” (Acts 9:4)
“Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.” (1 Cor 8:12)
A grave implication of union with Christ
“Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.” (1 Cor 8:12)
A grave implication of union with Christ
December 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Both solemnizing and encouraging:
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“The future of education will be written by leaders bold enough to say, ‘This isn’t working. We can do better.’”
December 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“The future of education will be written by leaders bold enough to say, ‘This isn’t working. We can do better.’”
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Today is the day! It is Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and Austenites have celebrated all year long! 🎂 #JaneAusten250 #JaneAusten
ICYMI, here’s my essay at The Dispatch on Austen’s legacy as a virtue ethicist:
thedispatch.com/newsletter/d...
ICYMI, here’s my essay at The Dispatch on Austen’s legacy as a virtue ethicist:
thedispatch.com/newsletter/d...
Jane Austen’s Novels Aren’t Just Romantic
Why some have regarded the writer as the last great classical ethicist.
thedispatch.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Today is the day! It is Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and Austenites have celebrated all year long! 🎂 #JaneAusten250 #JaneAusten
ICYMI, here’s my essay at The Dispatch on Austen’s legacy as a virtue ethicist:
thedispatch.com/newsletter/d...
ICYMI, here’s my essay at The Dispatch on Austen’s legacy as a virtue ethicist:
thedispatch.com/newsletter/d...
Heavenly: youtu.be/G0BppDtl3_Q?...
THE BLESSING KENYA
YouTube video by Kanjii
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Heavenly: youtu.be/G0BppDtl3_Q?...
Flying home last night. Thank you, Father.
December 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Flying home last night. Thank you, Father.
Our sacred privilege, today and every day:
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our sacred privilege, today and every day:
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How do I hold strong convictions without contempt?
Conviction can feel like a battle. And we're called to a different posture. Not soft on truth, but strong in love.
Conviction can feel like a battle. And we're called to a different posture. Not soft on truth, but strong in love.
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
How do I hold strong convictions without contempt?
Conviction can feel like a battle. And we're called to a different posture. Not soft on truth, but strong in love.
Conviction can feel like a battle. And we're called to a different posture. Not soft on truth, but strong in love.
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Jeffrey Epstein survivors released a new video urging Congress to vote to release the Epstein files
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Jeffrey Epstein survivors released a new video urging Congress to vote to release the Epstein files
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We say one of the purposes of schools is to teach children to think critically. So why aren’t more educators thinking critically about edtech?
open.substack.com/pub/restorec...
open.substack.com/pub/restorec...
We Can't Ignore This for Another Decade
The Screen Problem Destroying Student Learning
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
We say one of the purposes of schools is to teach children to think critically. So why aren’t more educators thinking critically about edtech?
open.substack.com/pub/restorec...
open.substack.com/pub/restorec...
Thank you, Dad, for your service to our country. #veteransday
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Thank you, Dad, for your service to our country. #veteransday
Oh, just another great win for Ohio State football!
November 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Oh, just another great win for Ohio State football!
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This isn’t a list of winners in the eyes of the world. It’s a map for the spiritually homeless. The politically displaced. The weary, the wondering, the ones who whisper, “Surely this isn’t how it’s supposed to be.”
October 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This isn’t a list of winners in the eyes of the world. It’s a map for the spiritually homeless. The politically displaced. The weary, the wondering, the ones who whisper, “Surely this isn’t how it’s supposed to be.”
Christian faithfulness:
Faithfulness over fame. Conviction over comfort.
If righteousness costs us something — Jesus says we’re blessed.
Let this be our prayer.
If righteousness costs us something — Jesus says we’re blessed.
Let this be our prayer.
October 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Christian faithfulness:
Coming out in a few months. Enjoy!
October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Coming out in a few months. Enjoy!
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“In the six years since [getting off social media], I’ve noticed I see things differently. Light is brighter. Trees are more intricate. Squirrels are more hysterical. Sin is more bitter. Christ is sweeter.”
www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/conf...
www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/conf...
Confessions of a Former Social-Mediaholic
I’ve been sober now for nearly six years, and I’m not turning back.
www.thegospelcoalition.org
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
“In the six years since [getting off social media], I’ve noticed I see things differently. Light is brighter. Trees are more intricate. Squirrels are more hysterical. Sin is more bitter. Christ is sweeter.”
www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/conf...
www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/conf...
Because beautiful Christian community *is* missional:
October 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Because beautiful Christian community *is* missional:
Let’s stick together. These next years can be our best. Integrity. Courage. Resilience. By God’s grace.
October 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Let’s stick together. These next years can be our best. Integrity. Courage. Resilience. By God’s grace.