Walt Albritton Articles

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 | Words linger to bless or hurt

I am writing this on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. This day is the first anniversary of the death of my son, John Mark Albritton. He was 65. Since last words are important, I wish I could remember Mark’s last words to me. I cannot because on the day he died, he could...
Altar Call | Four stimulating questions

Altar Call | A love for Jesus

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — As Peter walked on the seashore toward Jesus, the smell of burning charcoal reminded him of another charcoal fire. He...

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Altar Call | Four stimulating questions

Altar Call | Your primary goal

OPINION — Goals change with age. At six my goal was to have a bicycle. At eight it was to own a Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun. At 10, I wanted to be a...

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