Submissions are being accepted only for Light magazine at this time. Light is always looking for insightful writers to provide engaging custom essay stories and articles from a Christian perspective. 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
- (Submission deadline: Monday, September 29, 2025)
- #2 March/April: Let's Go to Camp! (Focusing on NCBC - National Camps for Blind Children)
- (Submission deadline: Monday, December 2, 2025)
- #3 May/June: Patience
- (Submission deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026)
- #4 July/August: The Joy of an Alcohol-Free Life
- (Submission deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026)
- #5 September/October: PhoneFaith Overview and Testimonies
- (Submission deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026)
- #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
- (Submission deadline: Monday, August 4, 2025)
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
