Meet the Writers of Just Between Us
Get to know the voices behind the words that inspire, encourage, and uplift women worldwide.
Executive Editor
Just Between Us magazine: Shelly Esser
For 35 years, Shelly Esser has been the heart behind Just Between Us, serving as Executive Editor, guiding the ministry’s mission of encouraging women in their faith. She is passionate about sharing real stories of struggle, hope, and a life of faith. And, she has played a pivotal role in creating a safe place where women from all walks of life can connect and find encouragement through God’s Word and each other.
Shelly and her husband live in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and are the proud parents of four adult daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandchildren. She leads the Just Between Us team with a heart for walking alongside women through life’s ups and downs, modeling the sentiment of 1 Thessalonians 5:11—”Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are doing.”
We are honored to introduce you to Shelly, whose leadership has built a community of sisterhood where women feel heard, understood, and uplifted.
Join the Just Between Us Writing Community
Do you have a heart for encouraging and uplifting women in their faith through your words? At Just Between Us, we believe in the power of stories—stories of faith, trials, hope, and victory. Our magazine is a reader-written ministry, and we invite women from all walks of life to share their unique experiences and biblical insight.
Why Write for Just Between Us?
When you write for JBU, you’re not just submitting an article—you’re becoming part of a sisterhood of women who inspire and walk alongside one another. Your words can bring hope, healing, and comfort to women who are facing similar struggles. Whether you're navigating a season of joy or pain, your story can make a difference.
Our authors come from all ages and stages of life—single women, married women, joyful women, and women facing challenges. You don’t have to be a professional writer; you just need a heart to share what God is doing in your life and how He is helping you grow.
How to Get Started
We welcome articles that offer encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical advice. If you have a deep relationship with Christ and a desire to encourage women worldwide through your writing, we invite you to share your gift with us.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Pray about what message God is calling you to share.
Write your story with authenticity, vulnerability, and a biblical perspective using scripture.
Read our Just Between Us writer’s guidelines.
Submit your article for consideration. We accept pieces on a wide range of topics, from faith, family, and relationships, to personal testimonies, and overcoming challenges.
Let your article/story be the one that brings hope and connection to women around the world. When you write for Just Between Us, you’re helping to build a community of faith-filled women who understand the beauty of walking together in Christ.
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Just Between Us Writer’s Guidelines
Are you ready to share your own story? Your journey could be exactly the encouragement someone else needs! To learn more, click to read our writer’s guidelines. We look forward to hearing how God has worked in your life.