Walt Albritton Articles

Altar Call | The man sitting on a tree limb

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — When Jesus was walking through Jericho, he attracted a large crowd. In the crowd was a man named Zacchaeus who was short of statue, so short he could not see Jesus over the crowd. Determined to see Jesus, he ran ahead of the crowd and...

An Altar Call | No task too small

By Walt Albritton OPINION — Sherrill Morrison never preached a sermon in his church. A humble truck driver, he was not a prominent, influential leader in his church. However, Sunday after Sunday he stood in the sanctuary welcoming people to church. He did so with love...

Altar Call | Jan. 23, 2025

Watch out for the rattlesnakes OPINION — Most people will agree with the Bible’s teaching that God is love. And almost everyone would agree that God uses a multitude of ways to inspire his children to walk like He wants them to walk. But here’s a question for you:...

An Altar Call | Jan. 16, 2025

Life changing words OPINION — The television commercial said that 50 million Americans have hearing loss. I did a fact check. Turns out the number is more like 30 million. The commercial was probably produced by a hearing aid company.Whatever the number, I am...
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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Solid Rock or Sinking Sand

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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Solid Rock or Sinking Sand

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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Solid Rock or Sinking Sand

Exchange Inner Turmoil for Peace

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — If you have inner turmoil caused by unresolved conflicts, you can use the end of the year to bring closure. This is a...

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No Morning Like It

No Morning Like It

RELIGION — Christmas morning! There’s no morning like it. Excitement abounds. Unlike most mornings, little children bounce eagerly out of bed, and...

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