Walt Albritton Articles

Altar Call | On a collision course with God

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — I cringe every time I hear someone spit out the bitter words, “I will never forgive him (or her) for what he (or she) did to me!” And yet over the years I have heard those angry words more than once. I wince because I know the infuriated...

Altar Call | What’s your tagline?

OPINION —  A good friend caught me off guard with a gentle rebuff. He had listened patiently while I rehearsed my story of having been treated unfairly. He had heard all the gory details before, even though the hurtful event had been history for two years. As I...

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 was warming himself at that fire when a girl asked if he was not a follower of Jesus. Oh, no, Peter had lied; “I don’t...

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 member of the Lone Ranger’s Safety Club. A year later, I wanted a 20 gauge shotgun. At 12, I wanted a horse. At 15, I wanted...
Alter Call | Dec. 5, 2024

Alter Call | Dec. 5, 2024

Staying Power OPINION — Staying power, the courage to persevere, to stay the course. Some have it; some don’t. Difficulties, failures or opposition...

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Alter Call | Nov. 27, 2024

His love means nothing to me OPINION — I love a good story and the best stories have a happy ending. I like it when the big bad wolf loses and the...

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Alter Call | Dec. 5, 2024

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A few words fitly spoken OPINION — The scene before me remains etched in my mind. I had walked into a huge ballroom in a hotel in Dallas, Texas, 15...

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Alter Call | Nov. 14, 2024

Finding peace in my 'Remember Room' OPINION — When I turned 70 and retired from fulltime ministry, I found time to read books that I had little time...

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Alter Call | Nov. 7, 2024

Who's that knocking on the door OPINION — Comer Woodall was at the controls the first time I flew in an airplane. A young and popular Methodist...

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Alter Call | Dec. 5, 2024

Alter Call | Oct. 31, 2024

Facing the unpredictable OPINION —When I was 40, Bruce Larson was one of my favorite authors. His book, The Emerging Church, affirmed for me the...

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Alter Call | Dec. 5, 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 | Dec. 5, 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 | Dec. 5, 2024

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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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