At Just Between Us, our mission is to encourage and equip Christian women for a life of faith. We seek writers who are passionate about walking alongside other women in their faith journeys—offering support, biblical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement to remind them they are never alone. We value authentic voices who are willing to share personal stories, reflections, and insights from their own faith experiences. Together, our goal is to grow stronger as we lift one another up through the highs and lows of life.
Our digital magazine has a conversational, heart-to-heart style, as if you’re sitting down with a friend to encourage and uplift her in her walk with God. If you have a deep relationship with Christ and a desire to inspire women worldwide through your writing, we invite you to share your gift with us.
We especially appreciate articles that reflect authentic spiritual growth—stories of lessons learned through personal struggles and the wisdom gained along the way. Your journey could be exactly the encouragement someone else needs.
We look forward to hearing how God has worked in your life!
Topics/Deadlines:
While our digital magazine features weekly topics, if you have a piece that doesn’t fit a topic below, we invite you to submit those articles as well.
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2025
OCTOBER ~ Deadline: August 15, 2025
Week 1: 10/1 ~ Identity in Christ
Week 2: 10/8 ~ The Gift of Wisdom
Week 3: 10/15 ~ Being an Encourager Like Jesus
Week 4: 10/22 ~ Faith and Suffering (Breast Cancer, Depression)
Week 5: 10/29 ~ Integrating Faith at Work
NOVEMBER ~ Deadline: September 1, 2025
Week 1: 11/5 ~ Overcoming Loneliness
Week 2: 11/12 ~ The Evidence of God's Fingerprints
Week 3: 11/19 ~ Understanding Advent
Week 4: 11/26 ~ Celebrating Your Blessings (Cultivating Gratitude/Thanksgiving)
DECEMBER ~ Deadline: October 6, 2025
Week 1: 12/3 ~ Living with Grief
Week 2: 12/10 ~ Finding Peace (Peace Through Christ)
Week 3: 12/17 ~ The Generous Life/Authentic Giving
Week 4: 12/24 ~ Celebrating Christmas (Hope in the Christmas Story)
Week 5: 12/21 ~ Reflection and Hope for the New Year
JANUARY - JULY 2026
JANUARY~ Deadline: November 14, 2025
Week 1 - January 6: God’s (Realistic) Expectations for Our Life
Week 2 - January 13: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Relationship with God
Week 3 - January 20: Faith After Failure (Moving on From Setbacks) – Power of Perseverance
Week 4 - January 27: God Is Doing a New Thing
FEBRUARY ~ Deadline: December 15, 2025
Week 1 - February 3: Faith Over Feelings
Week 2 - February 10: God’s Love
Week 3 - February 17: You Are a Daughter of the King
Week 4 - February 24: Loneliness & Being Connected
MARCH ~ Deadline: January 15, 2026
Week 1 - March 3: Contentment (Learning to Be Satisfied and Avoiding Comparison)
Week 2 - March 10: We Are All Heroines of the Faith
Week 3 - March 17: Everyday Missionaries (“Your mission field is between your own two feet”)
Week 4 - March 24: Maundy Thursday / Good Friday
Week 5 - March 31: Easter
APRIL ~ Deadline: February 16, 2026
Week 1 - April 7: Worry Free Living / Peace With God
Week 2 - April 14: Creative Soul Care
Week 3 - April 21: Being a Peacemaker in Today’s World
Week 4 - April 28: Surrendering What You Can’t Change
MAY ~ Deadline: March 16, 2026
Week 1 - May 5: The Joy and Pain of Mother’s Day
Week 2 - May 12: Forgiveness
Week 3 - May 19: God’s Promises Are Always Kept
Week 4 - May 26: Open Doors, Open Hearts (Summer Hospitality Ideas)
JUNE ~ Deadline: April 15, 2026
Week 1 - June 2: Soul Friendships
Week 2 - June 9: Finding God in Nature
Week 3 - June 16: Holy Spirit Living
Week 4 - June 23: Doubt / Wresting With God
Week 5 - June 30: Standing in God’s Truth / Knowing What You Believe and Why
JULY - ~ Deadline: May 15, 2026
Week 1 - July 7: Spiritual Growth Practices / Roots That Grow Deep
Week 2 - July 14: Trusting Jesus as Your Shepherd (Knowing Psalm 23)
Week 3 - July 21: Discernment and Wisdom
Week 4 - July 28: The Benefits of Serving
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.
Just Between Us tells heartfelt stories paired with practical tips to encourage women. We believe creativity and inspiration come from the Holy Spirit and value reflections that are created with the author’s unique, God-given voice. Therefore, we do not accept articles generated by AI.
Submission Criteria:
- Send your manuscript as a Word document via email to Cherie Burbach, Digital Editor: cherie@justbetweenus.org
- 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 a complimentary one-month subscription to the digital magazine.
- 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 will be returned for correction.
- JBU kindly asks for first rights to the Work. 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.
- Include bullet points and subheads to break up copy for easier reading throughout.
Word Counts:
800–1,100 words
Contact Information:
- Email Manuscripts: cherie@justbetweenus.org
- Website: www.justbetweenus.org
We look forward to reading your stories and sharing your heart with our readers!