Our standard for fair use is 250 words or less per title, with appropriate citations. However, if you intend to use the excerpt as a stand-alone (such as an epigraph, entry in a devotional book or collection of stories), or the material you desire to use is a stand-alone (such as a chart, graph, cartoon, map, poem, sermon, etc.), you must request permission regardless of word count. If you have questions regarding whether you should request permission or not, please contact us.