At Just Between Us (JBU), we are looking for writers who are passionate about walking alongside other women in their faith journeys, offering encouragement and support to remind them that they are never alone. We seek authentic voices who are willing to share their hearts through personal stories, biblical insights, and reflections on their own faith experiences. Our goal is to be stronger together, lifting each other up through the highs and lows of life.
If you have a deep and passionate relationship with God and a desire to encourage women all over the world through your writing gift, we invite you to join us through the written word in inspiring women to grow in their faith and live out their God-given purpose.
Topics We Would Love to See Covered
- Intimacy with Christ/Living your faith
- Handling criticism
- Church life and healing from church wounds
- Prayer
- Evangelism
- Spirit-filled living
- Friendship and conflict resolution
- Marriage
- Financial stewardship
- Forgiveness
- Being a Christian in the workplace
- Grief, pain, or loss
- Parenting
- Work-life balance
- Living the everyday Christian life
- Stress and mental health
Submission Guidelines
- Personal, conversational tone filled with relatable anecdotes and stories.
- Use Scripture-based advice and quotes from reputable Christian professionals.
- Strive for a conversational, friendly writing style—like talking to a friend over coffee.
- Keep it practical and relevant, applying Scripture to everyday life.
- Use the NIV Bible translation unless noting a different version.
- Capitalize ALL names and pronouns that refer to God (e.g., Lord, Savior, Teacher, Him, He, etc.
- We do not accept poetry, fiction, or book reviews.
Submission Criteria
- Send your manuscript as a Word document via email to: submissions@justbetweenus.org via Shelly Esser, Editor
- Include a brief bio (2–4 sentences) with your current role, job, or ministry involvement, along with any relevant personal or educational experience.
- We do not offer financial compensation, but you will receive three complimentary copies of the issue featuring your article.
- Submitting a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
- JBU editors reserve the right to edit your article for clarity and space. Articles may be rejected at any stage of the editing or production process.
- Articles that do not follow our formatting guidelines may be returned for correction.
- Due to the high volume of submissions, we will only respond if your article is selected for publication. If you do not hear from us within 6 to 8 weeks, feel free to submit your article elsewhere.
Formatting Guidelines
- Double-spaced
- Indent paragraphs three spaces (do not use tabs)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
- One space between sentences
- Include a title page with article title, your name, email address, and word count.
Word Counts
- Living Your Faith Story ~ A personal testimony highlighting how God has worked in your life or ministry. Word Count: 450 words
- Feature Articles ~ A practical, engaging piece on a relevant topic of interest to Christian women. Word Count: 800–1,100 words
Deadlines
The quarterly deadlines for submissions are:
SUMMER 2025 | May, June, July | DEADLINE—JANUARY 3, 2025
FALL 2025 | August, September, October | DEADLINE—APRIL 7, 2025
WINTER 2025 | November, December, January | DEADLINE—JULY 7, 2025
Contact Information
- Email Manuscripts: submissions@justbetweenus.org
- Website: www.justbetweenus.org
We look forward to reading your stories and sharing your heart with our readers!
WHERE YOU'LL FIND US
- Email Manuscripts to:submissions@justbetweenus.org
- Mailing Address: JBU, 777 S. Barker Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
- Phone: 262-786-6478
- Website: www.justbetweenus.org