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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: 01. 28. 17

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Today’s Reflection: In dying: Life is changed, not ended. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily

Morning Offering: 01. 27. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Do you find it easy to talk with the Lord when your paths cross? Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily

Morning Offering: 01. 26. 17

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Today’s Reflection: If you like being a follower, why not be a follower of the Lord? Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily

Morning Offering: 01. 25. 17

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Today’s Reflection: I go for a walk in the woods to find myself. I find the company of the Lord instead. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 24. 17

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Today’s Reflection: As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. – from Psalm 42. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 23. 17

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Today’s Reflection: In my brokenness I turn to you, Lord, knowing I will find healing in your unconditional love. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 21. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Regardless of age, may the spirit and joy of play stay part of our lives, for this I pray. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and  photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 20. 17

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Today’s Reflection: How can you hear your soul if everyone is talking? – Mary Doria Russell.  Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 19. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Have you a place where you can be alone, alone with self and only one other, the Lord? Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 18. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Embrace this season of life, for it is just that. A season. – Unattributed. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.