Words of Light with Rev. Linda Adkins

Truth has depth. It cuts through deception, washes what is inward, and brings heavenly reality into the way you think, speak, live, and see yourself. In this message, Rev. Linda Adkins teaches on the washing of the water of the Word, and how the blood brings us from death to life, but the Word cleanses the mind, our conduct, our character, our attitude, and our self-image. The Father gives eternal...

Many believers walk into Pentecost Sunday thinking they already have the Holy Spirit figured out. But in this episode of Words of Light for Today, Rev. Linda L. Adkins delivers a message from the Word that will change how you see the Spirit's work. She makes the biblical case that His assignment is far wider than giving us goosebumps or helping us out of a jam. Drawing from Genesis 11, the lio...

In this episode of Words of Light for Today, Rev. Linda L. Adkins teaches on one of the most overlooked truths in the Christian life — death to self. Drawing from Philippians 3, Romans 6, and the words of Jesus in Luke 9, she reveals that death to self is not a concept reserved for the spiritually elite. It is the only pathway to fruitfulness, and it is the foundation on which genuine faith is bui...

What does it truly mean to be a living sacrifice ? In today’s episode of Words of Light for Today , we are brought face-to-face with a powerful truth: surrender is not partial—it is whole. Through a deep and sobering reflection on Romans 12 and the Old Testament sacrifices, this message calls us beyond surface-level faith into a life fully yielded to God. Reverend Adkins unpacks the reality that e...

In this insightful episode of Words of Light for Today, Rev. Linda L. Adkins teaches from Romans 6 about what it truly means to be set free from sin and fully yielded to God. Freedom in Christ is not just about being forgiven—it is about choosing a new master. As Rev. Linda explains, believers are not powerless against sin. Through Christ, sin no longer has dominion, and we now have the ability to...

In this powerful episode of Words of Light for Today, Rev. Linda L. Adkins teaches a foundational truth of the Christian life: understanding comes from desire. Spiritual growth is not determined by talent, education, or natural ability. It begins with a heart that truly wants the things of God. When desire is present, understanding follows—and when that desire aligns with God’s will, it begins to...

In this powerful episode of Words of Light for Today, Rev. Linda L. Adkins teaches on the fruit of the Spirit and the character of Christ that God intends to form within every believer. The fruit of the Spirit is not abstract or symbolic—it is concrete, absolute, and meant to be lived out in daily life. Love is the activating force behind it all, and when the fruit of the Spirit comes alive within...

In this episode of Words of Light for Today, Rev. Linda Adkins focuses on the fruit of the Spirit and how they operate in the life of a believer. She explores the relationship between the Gifts of the Spirit and the Fruit of the Spirit, with special attention to patience, kindness, and goodness. Patience is described not as a natural personality trait, but as something the Holy Spirit develops wit...

In this episode of  Words of Light for Today , Rev. Linda L. Adkins continues her teaching on the grace life, emphasizing a truth every believer must understand:  grace does not function automatically—it requires our participation . Grace is God’s provision, strength, and empowerment, but we must choose to cooperate with it through obedience, humility, discipline, and right thinking. Rev. Adkins t...

In this powerful episode of  Words of Light for Today , Rev. Linda L. Adkins teaches on the true meaning of the grace life—not as a concept, but as a  relationship  with God that empowers believers to stand firm through every disappointment, attack, and unexpected turn of life. Grace is not fragile; it is the energizing force of God, ready to catch what falls toward you, strengthen you under press...

In this powerful conclusion to her series on  The Mind of Christ , Rev. Linda L. Adkins reveals the deeper truth behind the command found in Philippians 2:5 —  “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” She explains that “let” is not a passive suggestion but an active command — a divine invitation we must continually respond to. The mind of Christ is already available, but it must...

In this episode of Words of Light for Today, Rev. Linda L. Adkins continues her transformative teaching on the mind of Christ, revealing how our thought patterns can create strongholds that hold us captive—and how God’s Word renews, heals, and delivers the mind. She explains how repeated thoughts carve deep pathways in the brain that eventually shape our beliefs, emotions, and responses. These men...

In this episode of  Words of Light for Today , Rev. Linda L. Adkins continues her in-depth teaching on the mind of Christ—showing how it transforms our thinking, heals our insecurities, and stabilizes our lives. Drawing from 2 Peter 3, Philippians 2, and personal testimony, she explains that the greatest battles we face are not with our bodies but with our thoughts and perceptions. Wrong thinking...

In this episode of Words of Light for Today , Rev. Linda L. Adkins continues her teaching on the mind of Christ, showing that it is not given fully formed but must be grown into through obedience, humility, and spiritual maturity. Drawing from Philippians 2 and Colossians 1, she explains how God calls us to move past childish thinking and yield our minds daily to His Spirit. Grace won’t override o...

In this episode of Words of Light for Today , Rev. Linda L. Adkins continues her powerful teaching on the mind of Christ—diving deeper into what it means to truly let this mind be in you. She exposes the counterfeit mindsets we often carry: hostile, high-minded, carnal, and double-minded—and contrasts them with the pure, Spirit-led mindset God calls us to. This message is both practical and spirit...

In this episode of Words of Light for Today , Rev. Linda L. Adkins delivers a powerful teaching on the command to “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” Drawing deeply from Philippians 2 and personal life examples, she unpacks what it truly means to adopt the mind, soul, and emotional posture of Christ. This message confronts our natural way of thinking, challenges our emotional...

In this powerful episode of Words of Light for Today , Rev. Linda L. Adkins teaches about the difference between deliverance and freedom—and how true spiritual freedom only comes when we learn to let go, yield, and adopt the Mind of Christ. Drawing from Philippians 2 and practical life lessons, she shares how our soul’s freedom is a journey—one that requires us to let His mindset replace ours, to...

In this special team teaching episode of Words of Light for Today , Rev. Linda L. Adkins and Karol Lowery lead us through the final chapter of Ruth—a powerful picture of redemption, restoration, and divine purpose. Together, they explore how Boaz’s act at the city gate secured Ruth’s future, and how this act of faithfulness echoes the heart of God for each of us. Ruth 4 is more than a happy ending...

In this episode of Words of Light for Today , Rev. Linda Adkins explores the quiet, powerful way God speaks to us—not through chaos or noise, but in stillness. Through the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, she shares how God’s voice is often found in a whisper, guiding us gently yet decisively when we feel overwhelmed or uncertain. Rev. Adkins reminds us that the presence of pressure doesn’t mean the...

In this week’s episode of Words of Light for Today , Reverend Linda L. Adkins and Karol Lowry continue their deep study in the Book of Ruth, highlighting the profound truth that favor from God is not automatic—it must be activated through obedience, gratitude, and discipleship. Drawing from Ruth chapter 2, Reverend Adkins explains how Ruth’s willingness to serve, submit, and stay in position opene...

In this special new series from Words of Light for Today , Reverend Linda L. Adkins is joined by Karol Lowery for a powerful, Spirit-led teaching through the book of Ruth. In this first installment, they walk through Chapter 1—unpacking its spiritual depth, prophetic parallels, and the rich symbolism behind Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. Reverend Adkins emphasizes that this story is far more than a love s...

In this powerful and deeply challenging episode of Words of Light for Today , Reverend Linda L. Adkins calls believers to spiritual maturity by confronting one of the most common misuses of faith—treating it as a tool for getting more “stuff.” Drawing from Hebrews and the teachings of Christ, she emphasizes that true faith is meant to shape our character, govern our conduct, and anchor us in right...

In this compelling episode of Words of Light for Today , Reverend Linda L. Adkins delivers a timely message centered on the fiery trials we all face—and how we overcome them through unwavering faith in God. Drawing from the story of the three Hebrew boys in the book of Daniel, Reverend Adkins emphasizes that while God doesn’t always remove us from the fire, He promises to be with us in it. She cha...

In this powerful Resurrection Sunday episode of Words of Light for Today, Reverend Linda L. Adkins offers a deeply insightful and joyful celebration of Jesus Christ—not just as the one who rose from the dead, but as the living Word who declared, “I Am.” Focusing on the seven “I Am” statements found in the Gospel of John, Reverend Adkins reveals how each one reflects a vital, eternal truth about wh...

In this deeply reflective and anointed Palm Sunday episode of Words of Light for Today , Reverend Linda L. Adkins revisits a beloved message she first preached over 35 years ago—a message the Lord recently brought back to her heart. Centered on Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Reverend Adkins uses the story of the untied donkey in Mark 11 to reveal a powerful spiritual truth: it’s not about...