Albert M. McCaig

Today we will be talking about staying strong when life is hard. I suspect you can relate to that from either things you’re currently experiences, or what has happened to you or a loved one in the past. Life can be hard and we need a strong spirit in order to survive and endure those hard times. This is the last of a five part series I’ve titled Strength from Within: Building a Strong Spirit. We’v...

Today we will be talking about guarding our spirit against weakness and undue influences. This is the fourth of a five part series I’ve titled Strength from Within: Building a Strong Spirit. We’ve looked at stirring the spirit, strengthening our spirit from the inside out, feeding our spirit, and learning to walk in the spirit.  All of this is important in strengthening our spirit within. Remember...

Today we will be talking about learning to walk in the spirit. This is the fourth of a five part series I’ve titled Strength from Within: Building a Strong Spirit. We’ve talked about being stirred by the Spirit, strengthening our spirit from the Inside out, as well as feeding our spirit. Today we’ll covering walking in the Spirit. Galatians 5:16 says, “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify...

Today we will be talking about feeding our spirit each and every day. This is the second of a five part series I’ve titled Strength from Within: Building a Strong Spirit. We started out with  Strengthening Your Spirit from the Inside out, something that will change how we handle life—that’s the importance of strengthening our spirit. Here,  we will talk about feeding our spirit each and every day...

Today we will be talking about being guided by the Holy Spirit, and how our own spirit is affected by our relationship with the Holy Spirit. We are made up of body, soul, and spirit. Therefore, we have to take care of each of those parts, the spirit being just one of them. Recognizing that we have an inner spirit, have you ever felt your spirit stirred—like something deep inside you is being awake...

Today we will be talking about strengthening your spirit. This is the first of a five part series I’ve titled Strength from Within: Building a Strong Spirit. We’ll start out with  Strengthening Your Spirit from the Inside Out, something that will change how you handle life—that’s the importance of strengthening your spirit. The Bible teaches that we are made of three parts: spirit, soul, and body....

Today we will be talking about being a man in the biblical sense of the word. I’m really not much into what I call Hallmark Holidays, such as father’s day, mother’s day, this day and that day. I think most of them were created to sell cards, flowers, chocolate and stuff for the back yard grill. Having said that, there is certainly a place for recognizing the biblical roles of both men and women, b...

Let’s be honest—death is one of the things we don’t like to talk about. Most of us would rather change the subject. But death is a certainty. It’s not if, but when. We all know it’s coming, yet we rarely bring it up in conversation. But here’s something interesting: while we may not talk about it, we do think about it—a lot more than we might admit. But why does it matter? Because the Bible doesn’...

If you’re like most hard-working Americans, you’ve probably felt the sting of inflation and the shrinking value of the dollar. Groceries cost more, gas prices are unpredictable, and our savings don’t stretch like they used to. It’s not just frustrating—it’s concerning. Proverbs 13:22, tells us, “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” We wonder if that is even possible. That’...

Today we’re facing a sobering reality: our culture is changing fast—and not for the better. Many Americans feel like the country they grew up in is slipping away. It’s not just politics—it’s deeper than that. It’s about right and wrong being flipped, and truth being replaced by feelings. Its about things we know are wrong being called not only acceptable but absolutely right. Isaiah 5:20 warns us...

Today we will be talking about following Jesus down the path of life. I hope you see that this message is simple, yet profound: Follow the path of Jesus. In a world full of distractions and personal ambition, this lesson today through a poem brings us back to what really matters. Jesus’ path is the only one that leads to true peace, wisdom, and love. Find the path of Jesus and follow it. Be sure t...

Our study today is about how one person can make a real difference in this life. In this poem I’ll share my thoughts on just how significant one person can be. Its a bit of a meditation on something we often overlook, and that is the power of one. One second. One seed. One drop. One step. Just one—yet each one holds great meaning when we see it through God’s eyes. In our spiritual walk, one prayer...

Our study today encourages us to be hungry for the truth. What is truth, anyway, and how do we find it? We live in a world full of opinions, half-truths, and outright lies. Social media, news, culture—even some churches—can distort what’s right and wrong. So how do we know what’s really true? And how do we stay hungry for it? Pilate asked Jesus, during the trial of Jesus, “What is truth?” It’s a p...

Today we will be talking about the reality that we’re not living in the Garden of Eden. We suffer. We see others suffer. We wonder why those things happen and we look for answers. This message is rooted in a powerful truth from Romans 5, verses three through five, which reminds us that “Suffering produces endurance. Endurance produces character. And character produces hope.” We may not understand...

This message is about Tolerance vs. Compromise – Standing Firm in Christ. This is an important topic for getting along in an age that some are calling a post-Christian era, that is: tolerance versus compromise—especially as it relates to living out our Christian values in a world that often pushes us to “just go along to get along.” A world that calls us callous or bigoted.  Tolerance, when rooted...

Today we will be talking about knowing the truth, and failing to follow the truth. This is another of my poems. Thank you for your patience as we work through these deep and inner thoughts from my past and my present. Today’s message is raw, honest, and needed. It asks a question many of us avoid: *Why do we keep failing, even when we know the truth?* We’ve heard the Gospel. We know Jesus is the a...

There’s a war going on and your mind is where its happening, so let’s take a look at what’s really going on. Every day, there’s a war going on right between your ears. The Bible teaches us that the mind is the primary battleground for the bad things of temptation and sin. Before sin shows up in our actions, it starts in our thoughts. Whatever comes out of our mouth, starts in our mind. Whenever we...

Today we will be talking about something every believer should aim for—biblical competence. Biblical competence is the ability to rightly understand, apply, and live out God’s Word in every area of life—at work, at home, in our relationships, and in our spiritual walk. It’s not just about head knowledge; it’s about heart transformation and everyday direction. Daily Bible study is like physical tra...

The Bible warns us plainly in 2 Timothy 3:13, “Evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.” That’s exactly what we’re seeing today with AI technology. These tools, while powerful and sometimes helpful, are also being used to spread lies, stir confusion, and even shake the faith of well-meaning Christians. Believers are left confused and divided. Many begin...

Today we will be talking about giving. I can see your expression right now. Good grief, is he going to start asking for money? Nope, I’m not asking for money. This deals with another poem I wrote years ago when it finally began to dawn on me that faith in Christ wasn’t always about following rules. When I wrote this poem, it really hit me to home—it’s a reflection on what it really means to give....

Today we’re tackling a question that many people—inside and outside the church—ask: Is Satan real? And, if so, how do we deal with his temptations? In today’s culture, Satan is often dismissed as a myth or exaggerated folklore. But the Bible is crystal clear: Satan is real, and he is our spiritual enemy. He isn’t some cartoon villain with horns, a red suit,  and a pitchfork—he’s a fallen angel wit...

Once again we will be talking about one of the poems I wrote a long time ago to help remind me of what is important in my life. My faith in God through Jesus Christ as my Lord. These reflections are based on my heartfelt poem about something we all face—fear, pain, and spiritual battles that seem too much to handle. I hope it helps you realize the importance of your faith.

This episode is about one of the most common struggles we all face; one of the tough challenges we all face, and that is: balancing our priorities. In other words, figuring out what is really important verses what takes our time and energy without a real spiritual return on the investment. If you’ve ever felt torn between work, family, finances, and your walk with God, you’re not alone. Life can f...

Today we will be talking about something that’s very personal to me. A bunch of years ago I wrote quite a bit of poetry. Over the years, I’ve let a few people see some of it. I don’t think I’ve shared all of it with but a few folks. Today, and from time to time on this podcast I’d like to share a poem or two with you. Today’s poem is entitled Denial and Acceptance. Sometimes we drift. We ignore Go...

In this study we’re focusing on a powerful truth found in 2 Corinthians 1:3–4. This passage reminds us of who God is in the middle of our struggles: the “Father of mercies” and the “God of all comfort.” We all go through hard times. Maybe you’re walking through a season of grief, pain, disappointment, or anxiety. But Paul reminds us that God does not leave us alone in those moments. He meets us ri...