Former reporter and city editor at The Tribune, Welland, On. Active in various community groups and initiatives, married with two grown children, interested in roses specifically and gardening in general. A collection of previously-written columns was published in book form in the fall of 2013 and is available by contacting the writer at: fromareportersnotebook@gmail.com. It sells for $20.
Today’s Reflection: If you get lost on the road of life…. God allows U-turns. — Author unknown Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.
Today’s Reflection: No rosary, no peace. Know rosary, know peace. ― Author unknown Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.
Today’s Reflection: Every day is a fresh start. Wake up with a thankful heart. — Author unknown Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.
Today’s Reflection: Faith is not like a raincoat, only to be worn on drizzly days. — Kevin Ansbro Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.
Today’s Reflection: God, complaining is completely underrated. How else can I be honest?
Every frustration has me spinning. And the sheer volume and timing of each new problem has me convinced this is a conspiracy. Are they trying to ruin this for me?
I’m trying. I’m honestly trying here.
God, come meet me here. Chip away at my chippiness. Calm my racing heart. Loosen this feeling in my chest.
Blessed are we when we notice that the day is trending in the wrong direction. No matter how hard we try, the answers are not coming, and even the questions have all trailed away.
Blessed are we when we recognize that it’s time to just stop, find a moment alone, And breathe.
Blessed are we, who notice something emerging, a memory of truth revealed, of mercy received, a comfort, a word.
And how grateful are we who take the first step, and find it has its own springs. — “A Blessing for When You’re Feeling Grouchy” by Kate Bowler from The Lives We Actually Have Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.
Today’s Reflection: The rainbow is a promise of sunshine after rain of calm after storms of joy after sadness of peace after pain of love after loss. — Author unknown Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.
Today’s Reflection: Is prayer your bridge to the Lord? Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.
Today’s Reflection: Deep among the trees I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. — Author unknown Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.
Today’s Reflection: When I start to get bored, God, teach me to open my eyes. — from Focus Your Day Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.
Today’s Reflection: Begin your day as my friend does, saying: “Hi, God. What can I do for you today?” — Donna K. Becher Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.