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About fromareportersnotebook

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.

Morning Offering: 08. 18. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Prayer

I pray that our eyes may be open
To be one another’s keeper
To look out for the children of the world
Offer a kind word, a book, an encouragement
I pray that we may teach our kids to hope
To be kind, to love, to stand against injustice
And may we take time to accept what children offer us
The magic of hope and love
Amen. — Adapted from a poem written by Donna Akuamoah, United Methodist Women International Ministries

 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.

Morning Offering: 08. 17. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.— Nelson Mandela

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.

Morning Offering: 08. 16. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Poverty is not a fate, it is a condition; it is not a misfortune, it is an injustice.— Gustavo Gutiérrez

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.

Morning Offering: 08. 15. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Life humbles you. As you grow older, you stop chasing big things and start valuing little things: alone time, enough sleep, a good diet, long walks, and quality time with loved ones. Simplicity becomes the ultimate goal. — 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.

Morning Offering: 08. 14. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Prayer

God of many promises,
You are good and faithful.
Even when we confront unexpected hardship,
Help us to remember your love.
Teach us to seek you, face to face,
And to listen, trust, believe, and love.
May we choose you
Today.
Amen. —Laura Gilmartin Hancock

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.

Morning Offering: 08. 13. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Into your hands, Lord, I place all the predicaments of my life. I will handle the ones that I can, and I trust you to handle the ones that I cannot.— Kenneth E. Grabner, C.S.C., in Focus My 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.

Morning Offering: 08. 12. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Today I remember: God’s timing, not mine. —  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.

Morning Offering: 08. 11. 25

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Today’s Reflection: I ask for the miracle, Lord, to peacefully accept  those things that I cannot change.— Kenneth E. Grabner, C.S.C., in Focus My 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.

Morning Offering: 08. 10. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Dear Lord, Sometimes I really feel weary and need rest from the stresses of life. I turn to you in those times and as I let go you fill my heart with peace. Thank you for that. — based on Psalm 127:2  

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.

Morning Offering: 08. 09. 25

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Today’s Reflection: I believe in God not because my parents told me to, not because the Church told me to, but because I’ve experienced His Goodness and Mercy for myself. Amen — 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.