By silent consent the Egrets Rise

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Jerolyn Lockhart is a poet, writer, and stroke survivor. She authored a poetry volume entitled Egrets Rise, and her work has appeared in such publications as Chinook, Brazos Gumbo, and Devotions for Writers. Jerolyn previously blogged for Six Rural Writers. She has written and performed seasonal works for radio.

When not writing in her cottage or with writer friends at the local Dairy Queen, Jerolyn enjoys time with family, time in God’s word, and can be counted on as a faithful prayer warrior. 

Meet Jerolyn Lockhart
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Devotions

  THAT I MIGHT KNOW     That I might know You   In the midst of Your creation In the midst of solitude In the midst of my pain   And the power of the resurrection   In the midst of Your creation In the midst of solitude In the midst of my pain   In the fellowship of His sufferings   In the midst of His creation In the midst of solitude In the midst of His pain   Being conformable unto His death   In the midst of His...read more
News - Potpourri

  Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   It’s easy to be joyful when things are going well, as it was for me this past summer and most of September. My husband and I twice went camping in the mountains and enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation, including deer that roamed around freely in our campground. In August I attended an online writers’ conference where I gained education,...read more
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Welcome spring, into my yard, Makes me want to be a bard; So much joy within my heart Welcome spring, for this new start.   Not an elegant poem, I must admit, but simplicity is how many of us started our love for poetry with the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose. I think everyone has a short poem they can remember, even if it is a silly limerick or advertising jingle. April is the perfect time to remember the odd, or awed, poems in our lives as we celebrate National Poetry Month.   Established in 1996...read more