Walt Albritton Articles

Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...

Jesus changed him

OPINION — The New Testament story of a man named Saul is an awesome example of the life-changing power of Jesus. In the days following the resurrection of Jesus, Saul is busy arresting Christians and putting them in jail. But his mission to thwart the Christian...

What ‘Surrender to Jesus’ means

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Submit to God. Humble yourself. Admit you need help. Surrender to Jesus. Ask Jesus to take over management of your life. This is the attitude one must have to become an authentic follower of Jesus. But pride stands in the way. Pride says,...

Did you catch any fish?

OPINION — Peter and his brother Andrew were fishermen. One day, when they were busy casting their nets in the Sea of Galilee, Jesus walked by. Jesus invited the two men to follow him, and added this promise: “I will make you fishers of men.” Their response, as...

Watch That Stone Roll Away

By WALTER ALBRITTON Easter is much more than an annual day on the calendar. It’s a remarkable experience. It’s a celebration of God’s victory over...

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Never Forget This

By WALTER ALBRITTON Iflew home from Africa smiling as I as I thought, “I will never forget Never!” Never was the name of my interpreter in Zambia. A...

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Without an Empty Tomb, the Wheels Come Off Our Faith

They Crucified Him

By WALTER ALBRITTON The beauty of springtime often emerges during the Lenten season. Blossoming daffodils and dogwoods invite us out of winter...

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Without an Empty Tomb, the Wheels Come Off Our Faith

When You Pray

By WALTER ALBRITTON Lent is a time for serious prayer. Prayer about our relationship to Jesus. Prayer for a world in crisis. Jesus never said, “If...

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Without an Empty Tomb, the Wheels Come Off Our Faith

No Wiggle Room for Prejudice

By WALTER ALBRITTON “You sorry dog!” The use of those insulting words sometimes led to a fist fight when I was growing up. Little did I realize this...

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