Walt Albritton Articles

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...

Altar Call – The sign and test of love

During the Last Supper, according to John’s gospel, Jesus shared with his disciples the spiritual blessings they would receive after his crucifixion and resurrection (chapters 14-17). They would be blessed with the certainty that Jesus was in the Father and that the...
Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

An appointment with God OPINION — Spending time in prayer, alone with God, has been one of the wisest decisions I have ever made. As I look back, my...

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Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

Alter Call | Oct. 17, 2024

Picking Up The Pieces OPINION — One of life’s greatest lessons is learning to pick up the pieces and get back in the game. To live well in the...

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Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

Alter Call

He will restore hope for the future OPINION — My wife and I were guests of friends in Falls Church, Virginia. I was preaching in their church for a...

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Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

An Alter Call | Oct. 3, 2024

My philosophy of life changed OPINION — Years ago I was observed that many successful people have a philosophy of life that provides motivation and...

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Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

Alter Call| Sept. 26, 2024

Welcome the touch of another hand OPINION — Need a job? A good way to get hired is to say to a foreman, who might need someone with your skills,...

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Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

Alter Call

That trembling in my soul OPINION — Were You There” is a haunting phrase in the old spiritual, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” The...

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Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

He died for you OPINION — As a young pastor I was taught, when serving the Sacrament, to say to each recipient, “The body and blood of Jesus.” I did...

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Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

Alter Call

Leaning on Jesus OPINION — In this last chapter of my earthly life, I have moved from struggling with grief to struggling with cancer. It has been a...

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Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

Alter Call | Aug. 29, 2024

I love you 'Honey' OPINION — Life lessons abound in the common events of life. I learned a good one while refilling the little honey jar I bought...

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