Walt Albritton Articles

The medicine my sick heart needed

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — We buried our boy, our only child, on a lovely day in May. Our hearts were burdened with grief. That summer we sought relief from our sorrow by taking a vacation at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Billy Graham would be preaching in a...

The secret of his prayer life

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — I am indebted to Thomas Carruth. When I get to heaven I plan to look Tom up and thank him for what he did for me. It was a simple thing. He sent me a brochure that described a retreat called an “Ashram.” Attached was a note on which he had...

The Lamb in the midst

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In the early days of Jesus’ ministry, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” Years later, after the resurrection of Jesus, the beloved disciple John has a vision...

In my need, His power is displayed

OPINION — Friends make an awesome difference in our lives. Two special friends – Greg Lotz in Cincinnati and Bonny Johns in Pensacola – shared with me a new song that stirs my soul. The song reminds me that the living Jesus wants to display His power in my weakness....
Since God is Everywhere

Since God is Everywhere

RELIGION — During almost 89 years, I never lived alone. Then my wife died. Sensing my need, my sons took turns spending the night with me for a...

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Solid Rock or Sinking Sand

Solid Rock or Sinking Sand

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Hughes Auditorium is packed. Standing room only. The place seats 1,600. People out on the steps praying. The result...

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Solid Rock or Sinking Sand

Grace Enough for Hard Times

By WALT ALBRITTON RELIGION — The next time you wonder why God allows people to suffer, turn in your Bible to Paul’s Second Letter to the...

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What Really Matters

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — The word “matters” is used often with reference to what is truly significant. When I ponder what really matters,...

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Living by the Rules

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Life is a school in which we learn the rules for living. Successful living is achieved by following the rules. The...

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Feel Trapped? Here’s a Way Out

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — I enjoy the company of positive people who affirm that “Life is good.” Life is good and too short to spoil it with...

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Sweet Forgiveness

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Forgiveness is a powerful key to a life of joy and peace. It may well be the most positive power in the world....

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Sanctified Anticipation

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — In the midst of winter, harsh weather may require a cozy fire with burning logs that calms our souls in places...

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