Walt Albritton Articles

Altar Call | Do this more and more

OPINION — The Apostle Paul was wise. In his first letter to his friends in Thessalonica, he praises them for having followed his advice. In an earlier visit he had instructed them about how to live to please God. Having heard they were doing that, he urges them to “do...

Altar Call | Our World Needs More Women Like Lydia

OPINION — Older music lovers will remember when the songs of Peter, Paul and Mary were popular. Three of my New Testament heroes are Peter, Paul and Lydia. Men like Peter and Paul were major players in church history but women, like Lydia, have made a significant...

Altar Call | The paradox of strength in weakness

OPINION —My seminary training for ministry was equally divided between Vanderbilt University and Emory University. When the Methodist General Conference in 1972 terminated the work I was doing for the Methodist Publishing House, I was offered a similar editorial...

Altar Call | When pain gives way to compassion

OPINION —  I grew up realizing that we all live in a world of tribulation. My pastors reminded me that Jesus had assured us life would not be easy when he said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have...
Altar Call | Enriching your prayer life

Altar call | A spacious place

OPINION —  As sudden as a lightning strike, a severe pain in my lower abdomen got my complete attention. One minute I was watching a football...

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Altar Call | Enriching your prayer life

Altar Call – Two wings

OPINION —  O ver the years I have often found solace in the words of Thomas A'kempis. With the exception of the Bible, “The Imitation of...

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