{"product_id":"acceptable-words-prayers-for-the-writer-9780802868794","title":"Acceptable Words: Prayers for the Writer","description":"\u003ci\u003eAcceptable Words\u003c\/i\u003e offers prayers that correspond with each stage of the writer's work -- from finding inspiration to penning the first words to \"offering it to God\" at completion. Gary Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney, experienced writers themselves, introduce each chapter of prayers with pithy pastoral reflections that will encourage writers in their craft. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis welcome spiritual resource for writers includes both ancient and contemporary poems and prayers -- some of which were written especially for this volume. A thoughtful gift for any writer, \u003ci\u003eAcceptable Words\u003c\/i\u003e will accompany writers on their spiritual journey, lending words of praise and petition specifically crafted to suit their unique vocation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWatch the trailer: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchmidt, Gary D.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary D. Schmidt\u003c\/b\u003e is an English professor at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a prolific author of children's literature and young adult fiction. His books \u003ci\u003eLizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Wednesday Wars\u003c\/i\u003e each received a John Newbery Honor Award, and his \u003ci\u003eOkay for Now\u003c\/i\u003e has won a Children's Choice Book Award.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStickney, Elizabeth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Stickney\u003c\/b\u003e (d. 2013) was the author of several children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Loving Arms of God\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlmost Time\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Smart Sheep\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Long Road on a Short Day\u003c\/i\u003e. With her husband, Gary Schmidt, she also co-edited a book for adults called \u003ci\u003eAcceptable Words: Prayers for the Writer\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475074220306,"sku":"9780802868794","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8faafba4-03b6-4cf0-a161-36947fda75a7.jpg?v=1752586113","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/acceptable-words-prayers-for-the-writer-9780802868794","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}