When Jesus describes himself as “the door” in John 10:9, what does He mean? In a culture when doors are consistently used to keep people out of spaces where they don’t belong, Jesus is saying something quite the opposite. He is the door that grants access, offers protection, and even goes after those who feel left out.  

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Watch the original teaching this article is based on [here](https://www.crossroads.net/media/series/the-jesus-exhibit/the-final-answer-for-loneliness-or-finding-the-belonging-you-were-made-for?autoPlay=true&sound=11). 
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Anxiety about money might be the only thing rising faster than gas prices—but financial stress doesn’t have to win. In this article, author Tom Lange shares three unexpected ways he combats the ever-present stress of balancing the family budget: asking, giving, and remembering. 

Read the full length article [here](https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/how-to-not-be-anxious-about-money-when-gas-prices-are-killing-you). 
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“How To Not Be Anxious About Money When Gas Prices Are Killing You” by Tom Lange

Hearing from God can feel like an impossible task. Do I have to sit in silence for hours, throw away my phone, and trade in my favorite t-shirt for some monk's robes? Author Donny Black used to think so, until he started devoting time every day learning to listen to God. In this article, Donny shares the simple five-minute formula he follows to help him hear, and stay connected, to God like never before.

Read the full length article [here](https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/how-i-hear-from-god-in-5-minutes-and-you-can-too). 
Find more articles by Donny Black [here](https://www.crossroads.net/media/authors/donny-black). 
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“How I Hear From God in 5 Minutes (And You Can Too)” by Donny Black

For many kids and teens, having a personal cell phone has become a right of passage—but that little device isn’t all fun and games. From Internet privacy to pornography, bullying to online gambling, cell phones can open our kids to a world of potential problems. How can a family navigate these issues, while maintaining the convenience of being able to text your kid about the updated start time for soccer practice? Author and pastor, Alli Patterson, stumbled upon the answer: the family phone. In this article, she unpacks how having a shared phone has allowed her kids to experience freedom while learning appropriate boundaries, all under the watchful care of their parents. If you're feeling pressured to get your kid a phone, try this first. 

Read the full length article [here](https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/feeling-pressure-to-get-your-kid-a-phone-try-this). 
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“What Does John 10:9 Mean? Jesus Is The Door To True Belonging” by Crossroads Church

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