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 answer. So why do we live our lives chasing empty things, breaking God’s heart in the process? The poem reminds us—God gave us His Son. He set the standard. Yet we often choose our own path, driven by greed, fear, distraction, or worldly desire. We fear failure. We fear surrender. But the kind of fear that controls us isn’t faith—it’s bondage. It’s a form of slavery to things that control us. Listen now, and I hope it helps you on your daily walk with the Lord.
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044. The Battlefield of the Mind
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 stray, it starts with a thought. James 1:14–15 (ESV) puts it like this: “But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” That whole process begins in the mind. A thought becomes a desire, a desire becomes an action, and an action becomes a habit. That’s why we can’t afford to let our thoughts run wild. Daydreaming about bad things can and will corrupt our mind; and, if we don’t win the battle in the mind, we’ll lose it in the body, in the heart, and in the soul.
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043. What is Biblical Competence?
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 training. You don’t get physically strong by going to the gym once a month. The same goes for our souls. When we open the Word daily, we grow in wisdom, in discernment, in peace—and in confidence when the storms of life hit. Be sure to share this message with your social media friends.
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042. How Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used to Deceive Christians
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 to question the teachings they’ve followed for years. Listen today to see how we discern the truth. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who needs it.
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041. The Heart of True Giving
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. Many of us feel generous because we drop some coins in a bucket or send a small donation during the holidays. And yes, giving money is good. Supporting causes and our churches financially is biblical and worthwhile. But this powerful poem challenges us to go deeper.
There are three series of podcasts under Albert M. McCaig. The first is Praying with Passion, a Christian oriented podcast focusing on prayer, self-improvement through Christian living, having a positive attitude about living a life for Christ, based on the book, Praying with Passion: Grounded in Obedience. The second series is entitled Honor and Courage, about the reawakening of American excellence, and taking back America from the radical left that is pushing America into a third world entity. The third series is A View from the Bench, a series about my experiences and perceptions in the trial of major cases over a legal career spanning almost five decades.
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