Submissions are being accepted only for Light magazine at this time. Light is looking for insightful writers to provide engaging custom essay stories and articles from a Christian perspective. Poetry is not accepted for publication.
Below are the themes for 2026 and electronic versions of past issues of the magazine. Modest financial sums are provided to writers whose work is accepted for publication.
Contact editor@christianrecord.org to request the latest guidelines and send queries and submissions.
2026 Themes
- #1 January/February: John's Distinctive Gospel
- #2 March/April: Let's Go to Camp!
- #3 May/June: Patience
- #4 July/August: The Joy of an Alcohol-Free Life
- #5 September/October: PhoneFaith Overview and Testimonies
- (Edition closed for submissions)
- #6 November/December: Bible Promises
- (Submission deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026)
2025
- #1 January/February: Love
- #2 March/April: Wisdom From Proverbs
- #3 May/June: Moms
- #4 July/August: Independence
- #5 September/October: Parables of Jesus
- #6 November/December: Thankfulness
2024
- #1 January/February: Engage!
- #2 March/April: Travel
- #3 May/June: Best Friends
- #4 July/August: Life Lessons From Psalms
- #5 September/October: Mentors
- #6 November/December: Christmas
2023
- #1 January/February: God's Leading
- #2 March/April: Stewardship
- #3 May/June: Forgiveness
- #4 July/August: Made to Move
- #5 September/October: Breaking Through Barriers
- #6 November/December: Simplify!
2022
- #1 January/February: Grief
- #2 March/April: Self-Advocacy
- #3 May/June: Prayer
- #4 July/August: Gardening
- #5 September/October: Pets
- #6 November/December: The Bible
2021
- #1 January/February: Belonging
- #2 March/April: The Blessed Hope
- #3 May/June: Fear Not
- #4 July/August: Hobbies
- #5 September/October: Bible Heroes
- #6 November/December: The Greatest Gift of All
