Walt Albritton Articles

Altar Call | Surprised by Grace

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The church is one of Satan’s favorite playgrounds. He delights in getting church members to criticize one another rather than work together to fulfill God’s mission for the church. Jealousy and envy are tools Satan uses often to disrupt the...

Altar Call | For Him

BY WALT ALBRITTON My friends tell me they admire how strong I have been since the death of my son, Mark, on Jan. 15. I thank them for their kind words. But the truth is, I am not always strong; there are weak moments when sorrow descends upon me like a dark cloud. In...

Altar Call | Jesus sent me

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The author and philosopher, Elton Trueblood, got my attention when he said that Mark 10:45 is the most revolutionary verse in the New Testament. Look at again with that comment in mind: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but...

Altar Call | Adopted by the poet who served pink jello

OPINION — In 2022 I ceased being an octogenarian and became a nonagenarian. And now, at age 92,  I can testify that many memories for nonagenarians remain precious. I delight in looking back and giving thanks for many unforgettable friends I have known.  I met “Miss...
How Blessed Are You?

How Blessed Are You?

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — A friend asked me if I had travel plans for the summer. I laughed and said, “Yes, I’m planning to drive over to...

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How Blessed Are You?

What Happened to Simon?

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Good fortune was mine last Sunday at Saint James Church on Vaughn Road. A young man by the name of Wyatt Manuel was...

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How Blessed Are You?

Celebrating Your Death

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — When the Apostle Paul said he had been “crucified with Christ,” he did not mean that he had died on a cross. It was...

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How Blessed Are You?

Weeping for Others

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Weeping for others is a common experience. When Jeremiah wept for his people, his cry for help was not unlike the...

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Walking the Lonely Journey of Grief 

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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