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204 posts from 2012-2023

December 14, 2023

PEB JACKSON'S TOP 7 FOR BEING IN DEVELOPMENT

There are some famous people that lived and called Colorado Springs home.  Two that come to mind quickly, are Bob Norris, “The Marlboro Man,” and Dot...

November 30, 2018

A Lasting Fragrance

Watch Videohttps://img.youtube.com/vi/0oaB4MeZJbg/maxresdefault.jpghttps://youtu.be/0oaB4MeZJbg...

January 5, 2018

60th -- The SHOULD BE List

Paul – I miss you, I love you, and this is just – not right. Tomorrow January 5  would be your 60th birthday.  Here is my list of – you “should be”...

September 25, 2017

Paul's Maxims - the 10

IMG_1311.JPGimages/img_1311.jpgHere are the ones that come to my mind over lunch today.... enjoy  What are yours? 1. Always willing and available to...

September 22, 2017

Rolling Waves of Grief

IMG_7601.JPGimages/img_7601.jpg Paul and I stopping by the Manor on April 4th, 2017 for breakfast... There are many thoughts that go through my min...

September 17, 2017

Live Generously

IMG_0841.jpgimages/img_0841.jpgLive Generously…. Live – a word I took for granted as I sat at a dinner party on Thursday night.  Live as a verb was...

July 22, 2017

Fearless Questions

IMG_4518.jpgimages/img_4518.jpg I have been to a lot of camps.  Every camp has a room where the “meetings” happen – whether it is a Young Life group...

July 21, 2017

Life Lessons Learned @ The Open

IMG_4681.jpgimages/img_4681.jpg The weather can change in a heartbeat. I had tickets to the playoff with Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods the day afte...

July 20, 2017

Young Life - Forward (A movement)

1250_Forward_pptx.jpgimages/1250_forward_pptx.jpg Watch Videohttps://img.youtube.com/vi/frlVsGr6AUY/maxresdefault.jpghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

July 19, 2017

A Life Changing Gathering!

Fifteen years ago I made a decision that I had no idea would have ramifications to this day.  I made a decision to walk life with a group of 7 other...

July 15, 2017

Don't put your car in the pool!

IMG_0429.JPGimages/img_0429.jpgIMG_0428.jpgimages/img_0428.jpg We were on our way to dinner .... and we saw it.  Look closely in the picture, hundre...

July 14, 2017

WIN... doing the little things

IMG_0398.jpgimages/img_0398.jpg Isn’t it usually the little things? Spelling a person’s name right.  Remembering a significant date.  Following up...

July 13, 2017

5 Ways to Keep the Kid in the Adult

IMG_4637images/img_4637.jpeg I am just coming home from a golf trip to Scotland. This was a year ago, but posting now.   Wow, what a trip  12 great...

July 12, 2017

Relationships 101: Invest and Invite

DSC00060images/dsc00060.jpg https://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc00060.jpg Tiger, Peter, David, Rusty, Terry, and me -- enjoying C...

October 29, 2016

Impact = Give Out those Cookies!

_“God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them.”  — Augustine_ _“God made all of His creation to give....

July 8, 2016

Bloom Where You Are Planted

"Bloom where you are planted."  I don't know where I heard this, but I like it.  Well, most days I like it.  Marni and I moved nearly two years ago w...

July 8, 2015

5 Ways to Conquer Life's Hikes!

-uimages/u.jpg "Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him and led them high up on a hill-side where they were entirely alone."  Mar...

November 3, 2014

Sit with your Yoda!

imagesimages/images.jpg Ever sat with Yoda? Think about it… you want to be a Jedi and you get to have coffee with the most renowned and powerful Jed...

October 22, 2014

Moving Clarifies: It's About People!

FullSizeRenderimages/fullsizerender.jpg https://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/fullsizerender.jpg Moments before the Scofield's headed...

July 9, 2014

Do You Need TEAM?

Recently I was reading an email from years past ... do you ever do that?  I decided that 23,000 emails in my saved inbox was too many.  I deleted a h...

October 23, 2013

Does it reach kids? What's your mission?

Imageimages/image0011.jpg http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image0011.jpg The WyldLife Club I volunteer with . . . great kids, grea...

October 16, 2013

WAYS YOU CAN SELL THE FARM!

Imageimages/images1.jpg I remember when Richard came to me after stopping by a weekend Young Life camp and seeing us struggle with our sound equipme...

August 5, 2013

\"IF YOU SAY SO\" LEADERSHIP

Imageimages/photo.jpg http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo.jpg Just 300 teen moms and babies having the "week of their lives" wh...

June 30, 2013

Grandkids in Christ -- who will yours be?

IMG_2206images/img_2206.jpeg http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2206.jpeg Ian and Jack -- having it out in a soccer match 20+ y...

June 24, 2013

COMPOUND-HABITS IMPACT

graph1images/graph1.jpg “We are what we repeatedly do.  Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.”  Aristotle Habits are formed in 21 days...

June 17, 2013

FLAT-LINED TO HEAVEN - a must read!

Imageimages/clouds.jpg I lead a Young Life club at South Salem High for 14 years. Let’s just say that my Monday nights were never dull During this s...

June 10, 2013

Memory Lane . . . Young Life's Woodleaf

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May 31, 2013

WHY NOT? (It can happen for you!)

images-1images/images-1.jpg http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/images-1.jpg My first pair of '88 Jordan's . . . I can still see them...

May 30, 2013

FOUR WEDDINGS (AND FOUR MOMENTS)

Imageimages/249063_729075056980_937514148_n.jpg It’s wedding season  I have been to two weddings in 8 days.  And, it’s just the beginning.  I find t...

May 21, 2013

5 WAYS YOU CAN SEE IT - AND TAKE ACTION

0124-airport-patdowns-world_full_600images/0124-airport-patdowns-world_full_600.jpg _Leaders see it, AND do something._  It doesn’t seem to matter i...

May 9, 2013

Fundraising Home Runs!

Charliealoneimages/charliealone.jpg Let’s face it, most people in the non-profit world don’t love fundraising but it’s the nature of the work.  The...

March 15, 2013

7 People Skill Tune-ups YOU Need

Screenshot_3_15_13_7_29_AMimages/screenshot_3_15_13_7_29_am.jpg Cars today are great – they have a dashboard light for everything.  The car tells yo...

March 14, 2013

5 Friendship Lessons from Bogey

photoimages/photo.jpg 5 Ways To Be A Friend – via Bogey Two years ago, despite my stance, we bought a dog.  We didn’t just buy a “dog” we bought a...

February 25, 2013

Questions MULTIPLIERS Ask

photoimages/photo4.jpg _Multipliers_ – a good book with some good thoughts.  Here is a simple snapshot so you can determine if you want to read it....

February 17, 2013

(Music Plays) \"We are the Champions!\"

photoimages/photo3.jpg There was no way we were going to compete . . .  here are all the reasons we should have lost the Championship game last Frid...

February 14, 2013

A NEW THING! 5 WAYS TO EMBRACE A NEW THING?

InternationalMap-USDivisions_8.5x14-1.pdf page 2 of 2images/internationalmap-usdivisions_8-5x14-1-pdf-page-2-of-2.jpg The Lord says, “I am about to...

February 13, 2013

THE L.A. ENDEAVOR

photoimages/photo.jpg photoimages/photo2.jpg Endeavoring to Reach L.A. Yesterday was an awesome day for me.  It started with 30+ middle school stud...

February 1, 2013

The Passing Of The Baton

The new day has begun . . . Scofield 2005-2013, and now Fox 2013 - . Love itimages/img_7063.jpg http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/...

January 16, 2013

DAD LESSONS THAT LIVE - 6 OF THEM

I am hoping to pass along these teachings to my boys like my dad did for meimages/img_6111-3.jpg http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/...

January 15, 2013

FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR FRAGRANCE!

images-1images/images-1.jpg The fragrance – it brings it all back.  The smell of a smoky fall day in Oregon, a home on Thanksgiving, a fresh-cut Chr...

January 11, 2013

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN ENTRUSTED WITH?

I am on my way home from Young Life's New Staff and Winter Training.  There were over 500 people gathered -- what an inspiration.  We have been given...

January 8, 2013

5 SEAWORLD TAKE-A-WAYS FOR YOU

51684images/51684.jpg 5 Things To Learn From Seaworld . . . 1. Keep Christmas Around LONGER.  It was January 6th and as we strolled around Seaworld...

January 5, 2013

How Can You Do A -- CHANGE UP?

Change Up Not your normal day at church -- love thisimages/rbcpc-2012-0055.jpg http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/rbcpc-2012-0055.j...

December 27, 2012

The Mantle of Leadership -- WHAT IS YOURS?

577847_4704924614800_487234765_nimages/577847_4704924614800_487234765_n.jpg In Henrietta Mears life story, “The Big Dream,” she talks about the mant...

December 12, 2012

12 THINGS TO DO ON 12/12/12

Screenshot 12:12:12 1:42 PMimages/screenshot-121212-142-pm.jpeg 12.12.12 Twelve Things to Do  1.    In the next 12 hours get your 2013 Calendar NO...

December 11, 2012

POWER OF TEAM

One of the many TEAMS I get the chance to be a part of What teams are you on?images/dsc_1648.jpg http://ericscofield.com/2012/12/11/power-of-team/d...

December 9, 2012

LEADERSHIP IS SEEING

This picture was the product of someone SEEING the opportunityimages/puddles.jpg http://ericscofield.com/2012/12/08/leadership-is-seeing/puddles/ Th...

December 5, 2012

DO YOU WANT A FAST PASS?

Love these boys images/255178_4582637837707_1020144174_n.jpg http://ericscofield.com/2012/12/05/do-you-want-a-fast-pass/255178_4582637837707_102014...

December 3, 2012

4 WAYS TO FLESH-OUT YOUR LEADERSHIP

Marni and I getting ready to hit the slopesimages/photo.jpg http://ericscofield.com/2012/12/03/4-ways-to-flesh-out-your-leadership/photo-37/ Marni a...

November 28, 2012

7 BOOKS TO IMPACT YOUR LEADERSHIP

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo6.jpg I certainly have more . . . but these are all WINNERS.images/photo6.jpg http://ericsco...

November 17, 2012

5 Ways to Go Relationally Deep

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cameraawesomephoto.jpg Here we are -- deep in the underground and dustimages/cameraawesomephoto.jp...

November 14, 2012

5 \"DO IT ONCE DO IT NOW\" ACTIONS

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo3.jpg Yep, Do it Once, Do it Now -- that's our comforter, bed spread, and mattress pad all be...

November 13, 2012

Five Ways to Recognize -- You need to HALT

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo2.jpg Chuck E. Cheese could have done me in . . . but it sure was FUN.images/photo2.jpg "phot...

November 12, 2012

Charlie Turns 6 -- Daddy's Top Ten

images/photo1.jpg "photo" The Amazing Charlie .  . . He turns 6 on November 20th, but for his San Diego birthday it's "game on" today Charlie is an...

November 11, 2012

POWER OF FACE TO FACE

images/images.jpg "images" Exodus 33:11 New International Version NIV 11 The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Th...

November 9, 2012

TRUST YOUR GUT LEADERSHIP

images/istock_000010779625_small1.jpg "iStock_000010779625_Small" I have some moments down through the years where my “gut” led me to a better place...

November 7, 2012

CLEAN CARPETS = LEADERSHIP CHANGE

images/images-1.jpg "images-1" Clean carpets Yesterday we had our carpets cleaned.  What an amazing experience to a tee this up prior to leaving, a...

November 6, 2012

LEADER = REMIND + PASSION

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_34141.jpg KEEP THE VISION IN FRONT OF PEOPLE -- remember, it's suppose to be funimages/img_341...

November 5, 2012

THE LOST ART OF THE THANK YOU

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/264247_4291305514581_1381174255_n.jpg I snapped a picture of Hudson's "Thank You" from a gift he r...

November 4, 2012

Prayer Accomplishes . . .

images/images-11.jpg "images-11" A quote from a powerful woman . . . "Whatever you want to accomplish, you much first accomplish in prayer." Annie...

November 3, 2012

Gluten Free Twix Bars - 'get there!

images/twix-recipe-vegan-7480_thumb.jpg "twix-recipe-vegan-7480_thumb" _Produce_ Medjool dates, pitted soft 200 grams Breakfast Foods Crispy rice c...

November 2, 2012

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER

images/photo.jpg "photo" Don’t judge a book by its cover . . . The cover says, “Bold, aggressive, competitive, and outgoing,” but the inside of the...

November 1, 2012

SAME ONLY DIFFERENT

images/images-9.jpg "images-9" The morning routine . . . We pick up two of Hudson's friends in the morning on our way to school.  6:55 on the dot,...

October 31, 2012

8 THOUGHTS ABOUT TERMINATING AN EMPLOYEE

images/images2.jpg "images" Over the years I have had to terminate, fire, let go of a multitude of employees.  It does not matter how many times I h...

October 30, 2012

COMMUNICATING YOUR DREAM

images/images-8.jpg "images-8" I rode on an airplane last week and sat next to the head of IT for Intel.  He had just taught a class on leadership a...

October 29, 2012

CELEBRATE OTHERS!

images/photo18.jpg "photo" 1932.  What a year, right?  Probably 99.9% of the people that read this blog were born AFTER 1932.  Well, except for one...

October 28, 2012

SIN DESTROYS

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/saharasign.jpg One of the more eye-opening things we saw on our walk this morning was the closed d...

October 27, 2012

Paleo Pizza! Get there!

images/images1.jpg "images" We are serving Pizza on Monday night to Hudson's Scout Troop.  Going to be fun  Here is one of the pizza's we will serve...

October 26, 2012

POWER OF PARTNERSHIP

images/images-7.jpg "images-7" Below is an open letter based on this San Diego Tribune Article: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/sep/25/tp-power...

October 25, 2012

Scofield 21 -- Rules of the House

images/img_59101.jpg "IMG_5910" Scofield 21 - Rules of the House > 1.  We honor and obey Jesus. > > 2.  We love and are fans of our family. > > 3...

October 24, 2012

CREATIVE HOMEWORK NOOK

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_1712.jpg Hudson loves doing his homework in this space -- a space we used before two days a ye...

October 23, 2012

POWER OF MULTIPLICATION - MONEY AND PEOPLE

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/386996_4505173874108_1091821551_n.jpg Neal Eckerliin and John Cooley over 6 years Power of Multipl...

October 22, 2012

MY LIFE STORY -- The transcript

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo16.jpg Rob Crawford Regional Director Gold Coast and I at the YL Senior Leadership meeting in...

October 21, 2012

Commit Your Plans (and your boy!)

> "It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your fa...

October 20, 2012

Paleo Meatloaf - For Sports Saturday!

images/paleo-meatloaf-1024x682.jpg "paleo-meatloaf-1024x682" Ingredients 1 diced red onion 2 lbs of grass fed ground beef 1 cup almond meal 2 e...

October 18, 2012

POWER OF YOUR STORY

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo12.jpg Today I exchanged stories with Denman in Colorado - it's so good to look at crucial mo...

October 17, 2012

HOSPITALITY - AND 5 WAYS TO BE HOSPITABLE

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/621283_10151115046463373_1436318071_o.jpg Of course a person committed to hospitality would serve...

October 16, 2012

FOUR THINGS THAT MAKE MY HEART BIG

images/photo11.jpg "photo" Distance makes the heart grow fonder.  I think that this is true.  Tonight I put my head down on a pillow in Denver.  Wow...

October 15, 2012

TEAR DOWN AND REBUILD!

Start over.  Remodel.  Renew.  Transform.  Rebuild. images/before-kitchen.jpg "Before Kitchen" Any leader knows that there are times where it's buil...

October 14, 2012

FOLLOW ME

images/images.jpg "images""Follow Me." This now has a new meaning with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Follow me  Show me that you like me, are...

October 13, 2012

NO PASTA LASAGNA!

Who says lasagna has to have pasta?  This great recipe from the Everyday Paleohttp://everydaypaleo.com cookbook is just as satisfying as its gluten l...

October 12, 2012

80 POUNDS LOST! HOW? #transformationfriday

images/before-and-current-jan-august-2012.jpg "Before and current Jan-August 2012"http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/before-and-curre...

October 11, 2012

MISS YOU BOB SCOFIELD! GUY!

images/img_1655.jpg "IMG_1655" I miss you having more rituals than anyone I know – whether regarding a noon time nap, a spoon in your coffee, or the...

October 10, 2012

CRASH! (5 WAYS TO RESPOND)

images/planecrash.jpg "planecrash" My childhood was a touch different than most, in that my dad built an airplane in our garage.  It was a bi-plane,...

October 9, 2012

If The Walls Could Speak . . .

images/photo8.jpg "photo" If the walls could speak . . . In 1989 I carried around quarters in my car’s ashtray.  Periodically, I would pull over to...

October 8, 2012

WELCOME, OPEN YOUR HEART -- SMILES ABOUND!

images/photo4.jpg "photo" “Open your hearts to one another”  Romans 15:7 Open your hearts to one another . . . what does that mean?  It can mean a...

October 7, 2012

POWER OF THE TONGUE

images/photo3.jpg "photo" _"_The tongue has the power of life and death,and those that love it will eat its fruits. Prov.18:21" As part of your spi...

October 6, 2012

PALEO MEATBALLS FOR FOOTBALL SATURDAY!

Marvelous Meatballs This comes from "Everyday Paleo" on Page 80 images/img_6048.jpg "img_6048" This is what I am making for the Oregon Duck game...

October 5, 2012

DO YOU WANT TO BE HEALED?

images/photo.jpg "photo" “I am not going.”  These were the words I heard last April regarding our family trip to Palm Desert.  Marni was going to st...

October 4, 2012

TOP 7 POSTS!

images/photo-by-eric_j_scofield-e280a2-instagram.jpg "Photo by eric_j_scofield • Instagram" Top 7 Posts In case you missed some of my posts, here a...

October 3, 2012

10 TIME SAVERS TO MAXIMIZE -- TIME!

images/images-3.jpg "images-3" 1.  Mail.  I go through my mail at the garbage can.  I throw away as much as I possibly can.  The only items that mak...

October 2, 2012

12 MUST DO'S IN SAN DIEGO

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/image0011.jpg Moonlight Beach -- another great place to seeimages/image0011.jpg "image001" http:/...

October 1, 2012

PODCAST: Called from the Crowd

This is my message from Friday night at Forest Home. Called from the Crowd is about answering the call to reach lost kids for Christ.  Hope you enjo...

October 1, 2012

PODCAST: Chosen and Connected

This is my message from Saturday morning at Forest Home. Chosen and Connected is about who we are -- Chosen by Christ, and how do we stay connected...

October 1, 2012

PODCAST: Cleansed and Celebrated

This is my message from Saturday evening at Forest Home. Cleaned and Celebrated is about -- how do we even get to some of the places we get to?  Sat...

October 1, 2012

PODCAST: Commissioned to Collect

This is my final message from Sunday morning at Forest Home. Commissioned to Collect is a talk based on Mark 5 -- principles for leaders as they rea...

September 30, 2012

NO BAKE ENERGY SQUARES

images/toasted-coconut-and-almonds.jpg "toasted-coconut-and-almonds" When your mom emails you . . . and says, these were "WONDERFUL."  I pay attenti...

September 29, 2012

RYDER CUP DEVOTIONAL

images/images4.jpg "images" Scripture: John 15:7 Scripture Reading: “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it...

September 26, 2012

Bucket List 101

images/images-42.jpg "images-4" I recently went to a home for a dinner.  They have an 11 year old daughter.  She came to the table with her one page...

September 25, 2012

3 THINGS I LOVE - PLACES I'VE LIVED

What I loved about Salem: images/images2.jpg "images" - Smell of field burning and high school football - Piles of rain soaked oak leaves - A storm...

September 24, 2012

SHE SAID \"YES!\"

images/298626_875197854394_2087016777_n.jpg "298626_875197854394_2087016777_n" Saturday night was a night when some people went out to dinner, some...

September 23, 2012

B.H.A.G. #bighairyaudaciousgoal

images/300px-the_earth_seen_from_apollo_17.jpg "300px-The_Earth_seen_from_Apollo_17" “And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.”  Mark 1...

September 21, 2012

GOT PORN? #onevictorystory

images/article-0-0ac163e6000005dc-417_306x423.jpg "article-0-0AC163E6000005DC-417_306x423" A good friend of mine, a teacher and a coach, has been tr...

September 20, 2012

UTOPIAN MOVIE EXPERIENCE

images/5.jpg "5" I have to tell you that Marni and I experienced something that was – amazing We went to a movie on our anniversary weekend.  Our f...

September 19, 2012

PANCAKES AND LEADERSHIP

images/ohop.jpg "ohop" 7 Things WE can learn from the Original Pancake House: - _Quality Counts._  OPH what I’ve always called it serves up only th...

September 18, 2012

LIFE CHANGE? YOU?

> http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/645_1080460565464_8934_n.jpg Have you ever sensed that Life was out of control, feeling like it...

September 17, 2012

5 Secrets To Building Friendships

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_28791.jpg As kids we learned how to be friends . . as adults we forget and stop reaching out.i...

September 16, 2012

COURAGE TO ENCOURAGE - #motivatethosearoundyou

images/17-encourage-sunset.jpg "17.-Encourage-sunset" Scripture Reading:  “A good leader motivates, doesn’t mislead, doesn’t exploit.”        Prover...

September 15, 2012

Rubin Ranch Burgers

A couple years ago, one of our AD's had us to dinner.  Scott Rubin loves Barefoot Contessa, as do I.  He did one of her recipes and it was awesome....

September 14, 2012

GLIMPSE INTO HEAVEN

images/grason_paradethree.jpg "grason_paradethree" Ever wondered if you were watching a sacred moment? I was the Camp Director/Speaker at Lost Cany...

September 13, 2012

CARPET SPOTS?

Imageimages/how-to-clean-stains-on-carpet21.jpg There's a spot on the carpet.  There's a “ding” on your car door.  There's a scratch on your sunglas...

September 12, 2012

GOD IN THE CHAOTIC - #almostmissedit

images/2173074959_c888974fd0_o.jpg "2173074959_c888974fd0_o" We had over 40 people to our home last night.  There were many details swirling in my m...

September 10, 2012

TWO MOVES YOU HAVE TO MAKE!

Imageimages/switch_book.jpg _Here are the two "moves" for you to think about in bold:_ _Script the Critical Moves_  “In order to accomplish a goal,...

September 9, 2012

THINK! #ofallHeendured

images/inbox-38-messages.jpg "Inbox 38 messages"http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/inbox-38-messages.jpg Scripture:  Hebrews 12:3 S...

September 8, 2012

FOOTBALL SEASON CHILI #PALEOANDGOOD

images/screen-shot-2012-02-23-at-1-27-51-pm.png "Screen-Shot-2012-02-23-at-1.27.51-PM" Instructions - 2 pounds lean ground beef - 1 green bell pepp...

September 7, 2012

EXCUSES STOP TRANSFORMATION

http://ericscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0086.jpg Charlie gets mad at excuses . . . he knows it keeps people from being who they were d...

September 6, 2012

NAKED IN AN ELEVATOR - DEFINING MOMENTS

Imageimages/images-3.jpg Spring Break was a trip I always looked forward to as a kid.  There were numerous great memories that I can recall from our...

September 5, 2012

LEADERS RIP ROOFS OFF!

images/pdrm0018.jpg "Pdrm0018" _“__A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home._ _2 They gathered i...

September 4, 2012

5 QUESTIONS JESUS IS ASKING YOU

images/questions.jpg "questions"I woke up this morning thinking about questions.  I started thinking about questions that Jesus asked.  I tried to th...

September 2, 2012

THE RACE!

Imageimages/images1.jpg Scripture Reading:  “Surrounded then as we are by these serried ranks of witnesses, let us strip off everything that hinders...

September 1, 2012

GO TO SOUP (#itsgreatandcheap)

images/chickentortillasoup1.jpg "Chicken+Tortilla+Soup" Good morning all  In high school, and after, “Sally’s Deli” was the place to have lunch.  Sh...

August 31, 2012

LOSING 60+ POUNDS = TRANSFORMATION!

It's Transformation Friday . . . where we look at something that has been transformed.  It could be a person, a relationship, or a program.  Today, w...

August 29, 2012

#CHANGEMOVEGROW

Imageimages/images-7.jpg _What would the people underneath your leadership say about you?_  Would they say that you are changing?  Would they say th...

August 28, 2012

BOBBERS!

images/images-34.jpg "images-3" Years ago I was at a Young Life camp near Sacramento, CA. They had a lake there and they also had fishing supplies....

August 27, 2012

Back in the Box - Clear the Clutter!

Imageimages/photo3.jpg I heard a talk one time where the theme throughout was, “It all goes back in the box.”  It was a great talk, and still is, as...

August 26, 2012

Eyes Fixed!

images/images-33.jpg "images-3" “With our eyes fixed on Jesus the source and the goal of our faith.  For he himself endured a cross and thought noth...

August 25, 2012

Come To The Party! (Scofield Sermon)

Come to the Party Sometimes we can lose perspective of what is really important.  We see this in the older brother in the Prodigal Son.  Have you ev...

August 25, 2012

FART BARS - ENJOY!

images/dsc024371.jpg "DSC02437"These are wonderful  These are Paleo  These are great to take with you as you head out into the day.  We love these wi...

August 25, 2012

Relationships - A Sermon

Relationships – A Sermon We were all designed to be in relationships.  This sermon looks at some of the principles that make relationships work to h...

August 25, 2012

TRUTH ABOUT FISHING - A Sermon

Truth About Fishing – A Sermon images/dsc00011.jpg "DSC00011" We are all called to fish – whether we want to or not, whether we have the supplies o...

August 24, 2012

Hudson Scofield - 1,000,000 Words (or less)

\\ This week the transformation is Hudson, our 12 year old.  We were asked to write in one million words or less a description of who he is for middl...

August 23, 2012

Commando Leadership!

images/photo1.jpg "photo" Last night we had a ball.  I am currently at Oakbridge Young Life camp with the staff from the Southcoast region.  We had...

August 22, 2012

TIME -- USE IT WISELY

Imageimages/images-16.jpg Time is a gift we all have.  Today as Hudson and Charlie start school for another year, I am VERY aware that time is movin...

August 21, 2012

7 LEADER POWER OUTAGES

Imageimages/lightningatwildhorse.jpg Tonight was a good night.  One of our friends from out of town was in San Diego, and we had a great dinner and...

August 20, 2012

50 Days = Total IMPACT!

Imageimages/unknown.jpeg The power of focus.  A person can start a gigantic forest fire with a mere children’s magnifying glass  -- the power of har...

August 19, 2012

REMAIN . . .

“If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.”  John 15:7 Wow, does this scripture mean that you...

August 17, 2012

A Shower Cartridge Transformation

Imageimages/images-43.jpg I was the youngest of three.  My dad’s nickname within the family of me was, “Bunkiewheaties.”  Let’s just say that being...

August 14, 2012

FOUR THOUGHTS ON MONEY

images/images6.jpg "images" Rich is relative. I was just sharing with a friend this morning that sometimes I feel extremely "rich," and other times,...

August 13, 2012

CATCHING THE BIG ONE

images/6095_1206609959120_5890096_n.jpg "6095_1206609959120_5890096_n" There are days that I feel very blessed.  Today is one of them.  I am in Colo...

August 12, 2012

Living It Out

Scripture:  1 Thessalonians 2:8 Scripture Reading:  “Because we loved you, it was a joy to us to give you not only the gospel of God but our very he...

August 11, 2012

Joe's Special!

images/304600_4068401062109_1987990786_n.jpg "304600_4068401062109_1987990786_n" We had a great time at the beach last night . . . stayed until it w...

August 10, 2012

National Day of Prayer Talk

images/dsc_01601.jpg "DSC_0160" Here is a talk I gave at the National Day of Prayer, in San Diego, California. National Day Prayer - Scofieldhttp:/...

August 10, 2012

TRANSFORMED!

It’s Transformation Friday  Today I am excited to have you see how one person’s life was transformed.  He went from starting, running, and selling hi...

August 9, 2012

CONFESSIONS THAT CAN HELP OTHERS - TODAY

Imageimages/images-12.jpg - LONE RANGER RIDES AGAIN – There is no question that the Lone Ranger was cool.  Ever heard the original radio story of “h...

August 8, 2012

IDEAS YOU CAN STEAL

Imageimages/images3.jpg Here's one of my favorite quotes: _“Definition of originality?  Forget where you stole it”_  I think the point is that ther...

August 7, 2012

Three Ways To Produce Disciples/Leaders

Welcome Ryan Jackson "Jax" Adams \\  8/6/2012 9:27pm \\ weighing  7lbs. 12 oz Imageimages/img_5012.jpeg Yesterday was a big day  Ryan “Jax” Adams w...

August 6, 2012

Rocks That Can Destroy

Below is Malibu -- and below is the narrow inlet boats must navigate through during very limited periods of time, due to tides and rocks. Imageimage...

August 5, 2012

Crossing from Death to Life

There was one particular week at camp where I saw a kid I thought, "No way."  He looked to me like a modern day Marilyn Manson.  He never really smil...

August 4, 2012

Amazing Meal for 10 In Just Over An Hour

Imageimages/img_0141.jpg "WE ARE HAVING PEOPLE OVER IN AN HOUR?  AHHHHHHHHH" Good morning  Happy Saturday.  We are excited as Hudson comes home fro...

August 3, 2012

10 Things I did to Lose 30 lbs!

Well, it all started in November of 2010.  As I blogged about earlier, my friend Jamie had made some changes.  We don't live in the same state, so wh...

August 2, 2012

Why You Should ASK! Why Not?

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks find...

August 1, 2012

How to WIN at the Game of Numbers!

Last year I spoke at a business lunch in San Diego.  I love speaking – especially when you walk into an environment you have never been in, with a gr...

July 30, 2012

Back to Ground Zero: The Weekly Review

If you are like me, there are certain places that tend to gather things.  There is the one drawer in our kitchen:  The Junk Drawer.  How does this ha...

July 29, 2012

At The End Of The Day . . .

Imageimages/img_5436.jpg The tradition seems to be forming.  Saturday I will do a recipe of some sort, and Sunday is a reflection or devotion.  So,...

July 28, 2012

Wedding Flank Steak -- Must Have!

images/flank_steak.jpg "Flank_steak" Here is a story for you.  Remember, today is Saturday which is recipe day.  OK, here’s the story. I went on a...

July 26, 2012

Making Generous Deposits = Changing Lives

Imageimages/images-1.jpeg “Encourage each other every day while you have the opportunity. If you do this, none of you will be deceived by sin and be...

July 25, 2012

Coach the Gap

Imageimages/images1.jpg Most people have had a coach at some point or another.  I remember being temporarily kicked-off my YMCA basketball team in e...

July 24, 2012

See How Easily You Can Over Deliver!

Imageimages/img_5577.jpg "Under promise and over deliver."  I suspect that this principle will work with just about anything.  People love it when s...

July 23, 2012

A Better Life in 5 Hours!

Imageimages/hindsight-rear-view-future-past-road-mirror.jpg The Life Retreat The word “retreat,” have you ever looked it up?  Here are three possib...

July 22, 2012

The Punch List

Imageimages/images-2.jpg Scripture:  Titus 1:7-8 Scripture Reading:  “Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbeari...

July 21, 2012

A Recipe for the Ages

Imageimages/sc018b6136.jpg                     Above Debbie, myself, and brother Paul June 1968 My family of origin is great – not perfect, but gre...

July 20, 2012

Are you a good Question Asker?

Two nights ago we had a bunch of Hudson’s friends over.  We went swimming,  went up to the golf course and putted around, and then had way too much i...

July 20, 2012

One Father's Response

Here's a mid-day update.  One of our readers took the time to send his son an email and answer the following questions.  He sent me a copy, of which...

July 20, 2012

The Black Book - Part II

One thing I failed to mention . . . it's about VISIONS.  I am unsure why I left this out.  The reason that these books are so great for this -- there...

July 19, 2012

The Black Book

For my entire life, or at least as long as I can remember, I have used a “black book.”  Over the years they have changed off and on in terms of bindi...

July 18, 2012

Visions that \"Take Off!\"

My dad grew up on a farm in Kansas.  His granddad was a farmer, his dad was a farmer, and all his neighbors were farmers.  At a young age my dad got...

July 17, 2012

Sticky Like Peanut Butter

“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend _who sticks closer than a brother_.” Proverbs 18:24 Imageimages/img_53461.jpg Sti...

July 16, 2012

Transformations

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s w...

July 15, 2012

Covenant Group

Over ten years ago a group of my friends and I decided to “covenant” together to walk life.  There are 8 of us who meet every year, the weekend befor...

July 15, 2012

Finishing Well

Think of the ways we finish.  We finish family vacations, we finish a sporting season with our kids, we finish a 4 day visit from a friend we host at...

July 13, 2012

Lessons from our boys

Imageimages/img_2787.jpg Lessons from our boys Lesson 1  "It's Coffee Time" Every morning we have "coffee time" at our house.  It usually happens...

July 11, 2012

Masks

I have spoke for years at camps and events.  There are many stories, articles, and poems that I have quoted.  Of all of them, this is the one that ge...

July 10, 2012

Predictability!

Low Predictability = High ImpactImageimages/charlie_the_astronaut-4.jpg I just arrived back from camp this past week where our family served for a m...

July 9, 2012

Five Caddy Mistakes

This past April I was a caddy at Augusta National.  It was during that time I carried a very heavy golf bag for Ben Crane I made five crucial mistake...