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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: 02. 08. 20

Today’s Reflection: I come back to this one every now and then just to remind myself — Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts. — Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
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: 02. 07. 20

Today’s Reflection: Uncrowd my heart, O God, until silence speaks in your still small voice;
turn me from the hearing of words, and the making of words, and the confusion of much speaking,
to listening, waiting, stillness, silence. — Thomas Merton.
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: 02. 06. 20

Today’s Reflection: No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. — Unattributed.
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: 02. 05. 20

Today’s Reflection: Not just today but every day, I will work to be a peaceful influence.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection and daily photo by by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Morning Offering: 02. 04. 20

Today’s Reflection: Don’t look for God in the sky; search His presence within your heart. — Unattributed.
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: 02. 03. 20

Today’s Reflection: ‘…wisdom to know the difference…’ Pray for it!
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection and  photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 02. 02. 20

Today’s Reflection: A cup of fresh, hot coffee – a splash of half-and-half, no sugar – and some talk with the Lord make for a refreshing start to the day. Works for me.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 02. 01. 20

Today’s Reflection: One of my favourites –
Look back and thank God
Look forward and trust God
Look around and serve God
Look within and find God. — Unattributed.
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: 01. 31. 20

Today’s Reflection: Stop the noise and you will hear His voice in silence.— Rumi.
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: 01. 30. 20

Today’s Reflection: To feel the presence of the Lord is an amazing thing. Are you aware of it…all days?…some days?…ever? — Unattributed.
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.