Walt Albritton Articles

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...

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...
Exchange Inner Turmoil for Peace

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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No Morning Like It

The Best Christmas Gift

RELIGION — Though the birth of Jesus is not celebrated by everyone, it remains true that what God did at “Christmas” was for the whole world. The...

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Don’t Quit

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Lately I have been praying for my friend John, who is grieving over the death of a 15-year-old boy. John is a teacher...

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Which Jacket Are You Wearing?

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Envy takes over now and then. Usually it’s when I see a man wearing a jacket that would look good on me. But so far,...

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The Problem With Falling

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Every 17 seconds an older adult is treated in a hospital emergency room for injuries related to a fall. Every 30...

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Stop Talking About Feeling Lonely

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — It was more than an “Aha” moment. More like a gripping moment of conviction. I was reading these words in the 16th...

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No Morning Like It

Why God Should Be Praised

RELIGION — Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. – Psalm 146:1-2 Tremble...

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Faith Matters

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Life is impossible without faith. We cannot survive without it. We must have faith in ourselves, faith in the people...

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