Walt Albritton Articles

Altar Call | Let me out

OPINION —Forty years ago, Wally Armbruster published a little book titled “Let Me Out.”It never made the New York Times best-seller list. I read it, found its message humorous and provocative, and soon forgot about it. But recently, I came across the book and thought...

Altar Call | Bending and bouncing

OPINION — Methodist preacher James W. Moore wrote more than 40 books that truck drivers, waitresses and custodians enjoyed reading. Some of his book titles will explain what I mean:“If God is Your Co-Pilot, Then Swap Seats,” “If You Are Going the Wrong Way… Turn...

Altar Call | He drank it all

OPINION — I love the story of a father who became thirsty while mowing his lawn on a hot summer day. His little boy was playing nearby so he asked the boy to bring him a glass of cold water. Though his son was busy making mud pies in the yard, he eagerly obeyed...

Altar Call | Don’t spit against the wind

OPINION — Resentment is a poison that can slowly ruin your life. To harbor bitter feelings toward someone is like taking a poison and expecting the person you despise to die.That is one of the great lessons I learned from sitting at the feet of E. Stanley Jones. When...

Altar Call | Yes and no

Altar Call | Yes and no

Apr 28, 2026

OPINION — You are 94 and your days are numbered. Does that not trouble you? No, that does not bother me. Yes, my days are numbered, but they...

Altar Call | Yes and no

Altar Call | Look for the beautiful

Apr 21, 2026

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — To live wisely and well, one must come to grips with the reality that life is a mixture of opposites. There is sunshine...

Altar Call | Yes and no

Altar Call | Standing on the promises of God

Apr 14, 2026

BY MATT ALBRITTON OPINION — How many times have you joined others in singing the great hymn, “Standing on the Promises?” How many times have...

Altar Call | Deja vu all over again

Apr 5, 2026

BY STEVE ALBRITTON BY STEVE ALBRITTONOPINION — Thirty years ago this week, I had my good friend and two-time BASSMASTER Classic champion Hank Parker...

Altar Call | Enlarge your family, God’s way.

Mar 23, 2026

OPINION — BY TIM ALBRITTON Allow me to give you, the readers, a brief introduction. I’m Tim Albritton, Walter Albritton’s son. Mom and Dad had five...

Altar Call | Yes and no

Altar Call | The father’s role as a peacemaker

Mar 17, 2026

OPINION — The world in which we live is broken because of conflict and disagreement. It was no different in the first century when Jesus walked the...

Altar Call | Yes and no

Altar Call | Do this more and more

Mar 10, 2026

OPINION — The Apostle Paul was wise. In his first letter to his friends in Thessalonica, he praises them for having followed his advice. In an...

Altar Call | Yes and no

Altar Call | Our World Needs More Women Like Lydia

Mar 2, 2026

OPINION — Older music lovers will remember when the songs of Peter, Paul and Mary were popular. Three of my New Testament heroes are Peter, Paul and...

Altar Call | Yes and no

Altar Call | The paradox of strength in weakness

Feb 23, 2026

OPINION —My seminary training for ministry was equally divided between Vanderbilt University and Emory University. When the Methodist General...

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