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Leigh Bortins and a Classical Conversations community tutor and students smiling at the camera
Leigh and Robert Bortins, Jr smiling at the camera

Devotion on Luke 10:38-42

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up...

Devotion on Luke 10:25-37

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with...

Devotion on Luke 10:13-24

“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14 But it will be more bearable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. 15...

Devotion on Luke 9:51-62

When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. 53 But the people did not receive him, because his face was set...

Devotion on Luke 9:37-48

On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.38 And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses...

Devotion on Luke 9:28-36

Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with...

Devotion on Luke 9:18-27

Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” 20 Then he said to...

Devotion on Luke 9:10-17

On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida. 11 When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of...

Devotion on Luke 9:1-6

And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. 3 And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money;...

Devotion on Luke 8:40-55

Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. 41 And there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue. And falling at Jesus' feet, he implored him to come to his house, 42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve...

CC Plus w/ Emma Bortins

My daughter in law Emma Bortins (formally Roberts) sharing her CC plus story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88cxOM6M3M8 

Bortins Construction

Leigh's son John owns Bortins Construction Contracting in Aberdeen, NC — custom home building and renovation. bortinsconstruction.com | Instagram

William Bortins at Southeastern University

Leigh's son William serves as Director of Donor Engagement at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. SEU partners with Classical Conversations on the CC+ dual enrollment program and a Master of Arts in Classical Studies. Visit Southeastern University

Everyday Educator Podcast

The longest-running podcast from Classical Conversations, co-hosted by Lisa Bailey and Emma Bortins. New episodes every Tuesday, covering classical tools of learning, encouragement, and practical tips for homeschool parents. Listen at everydayeducatorpodcast.com

2025 Travel Schedule

January - Sarasota, Florida February - Europe March - Nashville, TN April - Africa May - TBD June - Ontario, CA July - TBD August - TBD September - Dubai October - TBD November - TBD December - TBD

My Favorite Pinehurst Cafe

Agora, partly owned by my son Robert, exists to give families a place they feel at home to make real memories through real conversation over delicious food. https://www.agorabakery.com/values 15 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374

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