“Few voices today resonate with a delicate balance of pastoral care, biblical clarity, and personal authenticity. But thankfully, the Lord has given us Ray Ortlund, who calls the church to spiritual maturity and also to abundant, joy-filled living. He has exemplified this refreshing sacred assignment for many decades—following Christ with integrity, leading the church passionately, and loving his family whole-heartedly while making space to simply enjoy the life God has given to him. I’m thankful for Ray’s example and for the holy reminder in the pages of this book to milk the goodness out of life for the glory of God."—Priscilla Shirer, author; Bible teacher

“Ray Ortlund has written on a truth that is desperately needed and yet somehow forgotten: that feasting is holy, laughing until your cheeks hurt delights the heart of God, and playing until your body is tired and soul is full is part of God’s good design for us. In Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, Ray masterfully shows us from Ecclesiastes that one of God’s great desires for us is in these short lives we’ve been given is the enjoyment of his grace found in the everyday and the ordinary.”—Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Flower Mound, Texas

“Uplifting, insightful, and, above all, full of wisdom—I wish this book had been around thirty years ago. Written by a true sage for those looking for more of the grace and joy of Christ in their lives.”—Sam Allberry, Associate Pastor, Immanuel Nashville, Tennessee; author, One with My Lord