Walt Albritton Articles

Altar Call | Bending and bouncing

OPINION — Methodist preacher James W. Moore wrote more than 40 books that truck drivers, waitresses and custodians enjoyed reading. Some of his book titles will explain what I mean:“If God is Your Co-Pilot, Then Swap Seats,” “If You Are Going the Wrong Way… Turn...

Altar Call | He drank it all

OPINION —  I love the story of a father who became thirsty while mowing his lawn on a hot summer day. His little boy was playing nearby so he asked the boy to bring him a glass of cold water. Though his son was busy making mud pies in the yard, he eagerly obeyed...

Altar Call | Don’t spit against the wind

OPINION — Resentment is a poison that can slowly ruin your life. To harbor bitter feelings toward someone is like taking a poison and expecting the person you despise to die.That is one of the great lessons I learned from sitting at the feet of E. Stanley Jones. When...

Altar Call | Yes and no

OPINION —  You are 94 and your days are numbered. Does that not trouble you? No, that does not bother me. Yes, my days are numbered, but they are numbered by the Lord, and He has given me peace about his plan for me.  You have been undergoing treatment for...
Altar Call | Doorway to strength

Altar Call | Doorway to strength

OPINION — “There is a certain way,” Milton says, “through weakness to the highest strength.” For four years I have struggled with my weakness,...

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Altar Call | Doorway to strength

Overdue apologies blocked by pride

In my reading, a phrase grabbed my attention: “Overdue apologies blocked by pride.” I thought, “Yes, I have been there.” I reckon most people have...

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Altar Call | Doorway to strength

Altar Call | What of the future?

OPINION —  Seventy-five years ago, Elton Trueblood dared to publish a book titled “The Future of the Christian.” At the time many insisted that...

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Altar Call | Doorway to strength

Altar Call | Overflowing hope

All creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. For we know that all creation has...

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