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Heather Escontrias's avatar

I hope retirement treats you well. I'm sure it will be an adjustment. I'm glad you'll have more time to write. I hope Ashes continues to thrive under a new pastor. I know it's meeting a deep need.

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Mark Ongley's avatar

Actually, God has led an incredibly gifted young pastor to take over the reins of Ashes to Life. They will be very blessed!

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Heather Escontrias's avatar

I'm very glad to hear it! I hope he has many great years of ministry there!

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Eric Ash's avatar

Thanks in advance for the gift. I am at a Pastor’s Conference for my District. A workshop on Transgenderism, that is how to pastor families struggling with a trans child, was offered and it was the most popular workshop. The world needs what you’re doing. Great photo of you, BTW.

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Elise Jefferis's avatar

Make sure you include a link for automatic renewals on Tsunami Surfing. I will never remember to do that. You are doing a great job!! Keep up the great work. I have found that God seldom calls us to retirement- ministry just looks a little different as you age!! Blessings~

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Mark Ongley's avatar

Thanks, Elise. Actually Substack sends out a renewal reminder and it automatically renews a paid subscription as long as the credit card is still good. It gives seven days for anyone to cancel who wants to.

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Dean Smith's avatar

Look forward to seeing your work Brother!

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Mark Ongley's avatar

Glad to share it with you, my friend!

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