In this edition of Joy Living, Erica Campbell talks about the phrase we let slip from our mouths all too often- “it’s hard.” She says that the phrase is really just us something else in disguise- “I don’t want to do it.” The truth is, when we’re really ready for a change, we won’t be […]

In this edition of Joy Living, Erica Campbell discusses the confidence of her 11-year-old daughter Krista. When Krista was seven years old, she started going on auditions for children’s acting gigs on television. The acting business is already difficult enough, let alone for a young black child. But before the audition, Krista said a prayer […]

Erica Campbell dedicates the edition of Joy Living to those who constantly deal with a case of the Blahs. Typically the Blahs makes you feel like you lack excitement or any other kind of specific and positive emotion. It’s that grey rainy day feeling that you just can’t shake, of feeling empty. But Erica & […]

In this edition of Joy Living, Erica Campbell talks about making sure we keep the joy of the Lord in our hearts. This way, she says, we can dispel all of the negative energy that builds up when we find ourselves going through tough times. Sure, it won’t make problems go away, but it will […]

In this edition of Joy Living, Erica Campbell talks about feeling so hurt, disappointed or betrayed to the point that you start thinking about taking matters into your own hands and plotting revenge! Don’t plot revenge- that’s not your job! Erica reminds us that we need to learn to forgive, and to not let our […]

In this edition of Joy Living, Erica Campbell shares a message from Pastor John F. Hanna of New Life Covenant Church South East in Chicago. His church has about 19,000 members, and he posted a question to the masses: who or what has made you angry? This short sermon inspired Erica so much that she […]

In this edition of Erica Campbell‘s Joy Living, Erica talks about what the idea is of childlike joy. She talks about the nature of children’s happiness, and how she is learning more about it through her kids. Erica talks about pulling her kids out of their sadness, and how willing they are to smile through […]

In this edition of Joy Living, Erica Campbell reminds us that when we’re looking for inspiration and to hear God’s voice, the best thing to do that with is to go to the bible. Sometimes, gospel music and other faith-based media just doesn’t quite hit the spot right. But the word always will. Erica reads […]

Today’s edition of Erica Campbell‘s Joy Living centers around the inspiring story of her young nephew, Santana. Santana, who is Tina Campbell’s youngest son, is a strong willed and vibrant young boy, and sometimes that lands him in sticky situations. Like, in this case, when he goes to church with the family and can’t quite […]

Erica Campbell reminds us not to freak out when we’re going through it, because there really is no need to. She reads a passage from James 1, verses 2-6. The trials we go through will eventually make us better. God is supposed to heal us and guide us through dark times through to the light! She […]

In this edition of Joy Living, Erica Campbell discusses the fact that there are too many joy stealers out there in the world. She reminds us that world didn’t give us our joy in the first place, so why should we let it take it away from us? We shouldn’t! Hold on to your happy- and […]

In this edition of Faith Talk, Erica Campbell talks about going straight to the word of God, through both gospel music and the bible, in order to change her atmosphere when she feels like negative thoughts are threatening her faith and peace of mind. She talks about being determined to live in victory, and to […]