Journals of Joy

A collection of stories and reflections on living with intention in a digital world. From classrooms to communities, these voices share what it means to choose joy over distraction.

Discover stories that inspire balance, purpose, and digital well-being.

Helpful Tips Katie Lam (JOMO Intern) Helpful Tips Katie Lam (JOMO Intern)

School’s Out…What Now?

The end of school feels like a finish line—but it’s really an invitation. Katie reflects on graduation and why summer is too short to spend glued to a screen—and how choosing play, rest, and real moments makes this season unforgettable.

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Christina Crook (JOMO Founder & CEO) Christina Crook (JOMO Founder & CEO)

“They’re Being Kids Again”: How Grove City Christian is Rebuilding Community Through Digital Formation

The schools making the biggest impact on student digital formation right now aren’t asking: How do we manage devices? They’re asking: What kind of culture are we building?

Grove City Christian School shares how their partnership with JOMO helped transform their school culture, from more interactive lunchrooms to healthier staff boundaries and stronger student relationships.

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Helpful Tips Sarah Brown (JOMO Intern) Helpful Tips Sarah Brown (JOMO Intern)

Why Stewardship Actually Matters

From schoolwork to friendships to the planet itself, we’re all responsible for something. Sarah reflects on how stewardship helps shift our mindset from “this is mine” to “this is ours”—and why doing your part helps everyone thrive.

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Helpful Tips Katie Lam (JOMO Intern) Helpful Tips Katie Lam (JOMO Intern)

Easter: A Living Hope and a Thankful Heart

Easter is more than a long weekend—it’s a reminder of renewal, hope, and gratitude. In this blog, Katie reflects on how Easter invites us to slow down, recognize the blessings in our lives, and care for what’s been entrusted to us with thankful hearts.

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Helpful Tips Sarah Brown (JOMO Intern) Helpful Tips Sarah Brown (JOMO Intern)

Remember What You Love to Do

Spring has a way of waking things up—including the creativity we put on hold. Sarah shares how one Instagram scroll reminded her of a hobby she loved, and why creating something of your own can bring way more joy than endless consumption.

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Luka Abrams Luka Abrams

How A Teen Broke His Scrolling Habit and Created the MAP Method

Last year, Luka, a high school senior, realized that at the pace he was scrolling TikTok, he would lose 18 years of his life—to nothing. Nothing he could point to, nothing that mattered. Instead of shrugging it off, Luka designed a way out: the MAP Method. His simple framework helps students measure, assess, and plan their digital habits with more intention.

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Helpful Tips Katie Lam (JOMO Intern) Helpful Tips Katie Lam (JOMO Intern)

Embracing Random Acts of Kindness Day

Some moments stay with us forever. Katie reflects on small acts of kindness that left a lasting impact and why Random Acts of Kindness Day is a reminder that even the simplest gestures can change how someone experiences the world.

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Christina Crook (JOMO Founder & CEO) Christina Crook (JOMO Founder & CEO)

When Entire Countries Limit Social Media, It’s Worth Paying Attention

Countries like France are beginning to ban social media for children under 15, raising important questions for parents everywhere. JOMO founder Christina Crook explores what research on adolescent development reveals about our current digital landscape, drawing on insights from Dr. Eva Telzer and her own family’s practices. She invites parents to move beyond fear or guilt and toward practical, relationship-centred ways to support kids’ well-being in a connected world.

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Helpful Tips Sarah Brown (JOMO Intern) Helpful Tips Sarah Brown (JOMO Intern)

Finding Balance in a Tech Obsessed World

Sarah explores why it can feel so hard to put our phones down—and why that struggle isn’t a personal failure. She explains how apps are designed to keep us scrolling, then shares a more hopeful approach: learning to live with our phones instead of for them.

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Helpful Tips Katie Lam (JOMO Intern) Helpful Tips Katie Lam (JOMO Intern)

Less Rush, More Presence This Advent

The holidays are full of twinkling lights, music, traditions, and moments we love. In this reflection, JOMO Student Intern, Katie, shares how Advent invites us to slow down and make space for God in simple, imperfect ways. Sometimes, it’s not about doing more—it’s about pausing long enough to notice He’s already there.

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