Acceptable Words
Prayers for the Writer
Published on 31. August 2012
132 pages
978-1-4674-3699-1 (ISBN)
Description
Acceptable Words offers prayers that correspond with each stage of the writer's work -- from finding inspiration to penning the first words to "e;offering it to God"e; 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.This 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, Acceptable Words will accompany writers on their spiritual journey, lending words of praise and petition specifically crafted to suit their unique vocation.Watch the trailer:
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08/2012
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- General Introduction
- 1. The Writer Encounters the World
- 2. The Writer Studies the World
- 3. The Writer Begins
- 4. The Writer's Vision Expands
- 5. The Writer Attends to the Word
- 6. The Writer Finds Joy in the Work
- 7. The Writer Petitions
- 8. The Writer Offers the Work to God
- The Writers' Biographies
- Sources and Acknowledgments
- Index
- "A Reverie"
