https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/rss.xml The latest Christian Headlines, News and Commentary of interest to Christians Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Mon, 25 May 2026 19:51:05 -0400 https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/mental-health/5-myths-you-need-to-understand-about-ocd.html https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/mental-health/5-myths-you-need-to-understand-about-ocd.html Peyton Garland https://www.crosswalk.com/author/peyton-garland/ OCD UK states that Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is “the sixth largest contributor to non-fatal health loss globally.” Why is it non-fatal? Well, there are no formal, scientific publications to produce evidence of OCD-based deaths to say otherwise. However, just because it isn’t on paper doesn’t mean it’s not real. I know of someone who committed suicide after being unable to work though/live with this mental condition. The intrusive, debilitating thoughts that looped through her mind, over and over, stealing her ability to function, were simply too much. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feel unsafe, reach out for immediate help. In the U.S., call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.What OCD Really Feels LikeThis is my story. I was diagnosed with OCD in 2019 and have since been an advocate for others with the same mental condition. I’m well aware of the depressive thoughts and debilitating weight OCD places on the heart and mind. Truth be told, I was unable to keep a full-time job in my early twenties because of OCD. I’ve been in a car wreck because of a compulsive thought that I “needed” to give in to. I’ve been in therapy for years. If that isn’t enough, I’ve been labeled “depressed,” “anxious,” and suffering from a mental disorder that “has no cure.” Meanwhile, dishearteningly enough, in today’s society, even as mental health awareness is on the rise, people still casually throw around the (false) idea that they are “so OCD.” Whether they are trying to explain their need for order or desire to keep things clean, it’s a misconstrued, damaging idea. As a result, those who truly struggle with the disorder can easily assume they don’t have OCD since their struggles are so much deeper than the casual symptoms of desiring to color-coordinate one’s clothes. They don’t get the proper treatment and are only debilitated even further. OCD is not a preference for order or cleanliness; it is a serious mental health disorder marked by intrusive thoughts, compulsive responses, distress, and daily-life impairment.Why OCD Stereotypes Are Finally Being ChallengedNoah Kahan, an American singer-songwriter, has recently spoken about his fight against OCD, which has many people discussing the true nature of the disorder. Kahan told Rolling Stones, “I was under the influence of the idea that OCD was like, ‘I need to wash my hands a hundred times.’ But I didn’t realize how much more there was to it. I started putting all these pieces together from my childhood, and these different rituals I’ve had my whole life. It wasn’t just anxiety or being stressed. It was this real insidious disorder that I was struggling with.” He even opened up about his intrusive thoughts: “I was convinced something was happening that was not happening, or that I had said something that I just didn’t say… I could convince myself that I ran somebody over, knowing for a fact that I didn’t see another person on the road.” Thus, it only makes sense that we discuss how vital it is to dismantle OCD’s most common stereotypes so its true victims can find help and, most desirable, freedom:Photo Credit: Unsplash/Alexandra Gorn Fri, 22 May 2026 15:05:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/topics/positive-stories/what-a-7-year-old-hero-teaches-christians-about-compassion.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/topics/positive-stories/what-a-7-year-old-hero-teaches-christians-about-compassion.html Kelly Balarie https://www.crosswalk.com/author/kelly-balarie/ When 7-year-old Sameer Santana helped save a choking classmate, his quick action offered more than an inspiring headline. This article reflects on herd mentality, the Good Samaritan, and the call for Christians to be moved by compassion instead of waiting for someone else to act. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/features/3-things-parents-should-know-about-the-mandalorian-and-grogu.html https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/features/3-things-parents-should-know-about-the-mandalorian-and-grogu.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ Seven years after Disney released a new Star Wars film annually from 2015 to 2019 in an unprecedented run for the storied franchise, the studio is returning to the galaxy far, far away with The Mandalorian and Grogu, a film built around characters familiar to both longtime fans and newer audiences alike.The Star Wars movie drought may be ending, but one question remains: Is this latest adventure appropriate for the children and tweens on whom the franchise has largely built its legacy?Here are three things parents should know about The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13): Fri, 22 May 2026 14:25:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/the-resurrection-of-the-christ-wraps-production-its-a-mission-mel-gibson-says.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/the-resurrection-of-the-christ-wraps-production-its-a-mission-mel-gibson-says.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ Prepare for an epic cinematic event as Mel Gibson's "The Resurrection of the Christ" is set to divide into two parts, with Part One arriving May 6, 2027, continuing the profound narrative of faith. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/milton-quintanilla/florida-church-baptizes-over-2500-people.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/milton-quintanilla/florida-church-baptizes-over-2500-people.html Milton Quintanilla https://www.crosswalk.com/author/milton-quintanilla/ The Church of Eleven22 witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of faith with over 2,500 individuals baptized in a single weekend, underscoring a powerful spiritual movement. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:35:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/maina-mwaura/robert-jeffress-reflects-on-faith-politics-and-the-challenges-facing-america.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/maina-mwaura/robert-jeffress-reflects-on-faith-politics-and-the-challenges-facing-america.html Maina Mwaura https://www.crosswalk.com/author/maina-mwaura/ Robert Jeffress isn’t backing down. The longtime pastor reflects on decades of ministry, why he believes faith and politics can’t be separated from today’s cultural battles, and the burden he feels to speak boldly even when it makes him controversial. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:15:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/video/tim-ross-opens-up-about-therapy-faith-and-finding-peace-in-christ.html https://www.crosswalk.com/video/tim-ross-opens-up-about-therapy-faith-and-finding-peace-in-christ.html from GodTube.com and Maina Mwaura https://www.crosswalk.com/author/from-godtubecom/ Tim Ross has spent years talking about faith, purpose, and peace—but he says real healing didn’t happen overnight. In this deeply personal conversation, Ross opens up about the role therapy, family, and honest community played in helping him discover the peace only Jesus can give. Fri, 22 May 2026 12:05:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/christians-are-turning-to-artificial-intelligence-for-spiritual-guidance-survey-finds.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/christians-are-turning-to-artificial-intelligence-for-spiritual-guidance-survey-finds.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of practicing Christians are open to trusting AI for guidance on life's most important questions, including spiritual growth and purpose, even ranking its advice as comparable to a pastor's. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/new-jimmy-stewart-movie-reveals-how-its-a-wonderful-life-shaped-his-faith-director.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/new-jimmy-stewart-movie-reveals-how-its-a-wonderful-life-shaped-his-faith-director.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ The untold story of Jimmy Stewart's life, from his heroic World War II service to his profound personal transformation, in the upcoming film "Jimmy." Thu, 21 May 2026 13:50:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/milton-quintanilla/brian-houston-denies-posting-inappropriate-images-on-social-media.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/milton-quintanilla/brian-houston-denies-posting-inappropriate-images-on-social-media.html Milton Quintanilla https://www.crosswalk.com/author/milton-quintanilla/ Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston addressed a pornographic post on his X account, asserting it was compromised by someone using his own device rather than a hack, and he detests pornography. Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:51:05-04:00