Chicken-Fried Hair

Today I was in a rush home to be with my little girl so that my beautifully pregnant wife could head out to a party.  I only had about 5 minutes, so I reluctantly pulled into the McDonald’s by our house to grab a quick bite.  Now I am a McDonald’s fan, but only when really hungry or really in a hurry.  Here is proof that I’m a fan…

I put a post asking, “What can I get at McDonald’s that wouldn’t kill me?”  I was sort of joking and sort of looking for real ideas.  Here is what came back in a matter of minutes.  Thanks ahead of time for letting me share your funny thoughts… My Favorite response was from @tonysteward (you should follow him), who said, “A redbox movie?”

Facebook:
Debra Roecker- salad, apple, yogurt
Allison Starnes- Zapata grilled chicken salad with mustard instead of mayo.
Allison Starnes- Zapata SANDWICH i mean.
Tony Murray- Extra napkins.
Jason Cori Brown- Water
Laura Johnson- Directions to some place else, LOL
Stephanie Williams- Water

Twitter:
@YonasA- What can I get at McDonald’s that won’t kill me? // A trick question, is this?
@cathilinch- grilled chicken snack wraps @ McD’s aren’t too bad.
@JSchantz- i hear the southwest chicken salad w/out tortilla strips is fairly healthy. GOODLUCK. Ewwww…
@eizusdoow- What can I get at McDonald’s that won’t kill me? // A cup of ice?
@cheriefields- Water.
@jasonburris-Will the sweet tea kill you? It kills me not to have it
@Mpowered64- Extra napkins
@anidolheart- water
@bradbig- water

While I didn’t come close to death, I did encounter what some would say could be a close second. Here is what I found on the last bite…

That hair was fried up real nice!  Ranch anyone? 

I’m not trying to slam McD’s or anything, I just thought the whole experience would be worth sharing. This particular McD’s is super friendly and has been super-incident free, but…all it takes is one sour (or hairy) taste and customers or clients can easily be left with the wrong kind of memorable experience. Some say in business, people will typcially speak ten times as much about a bad experience as they will a positive experience.  Well, I I forgive McDonald’s.  What about you?? What crazy experiences have you had at restaurants or other places? Please share in the comments…

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Resourcefulness

So I rarely throw stuff away. Don’t believe me? Check out How 20 Nasty Church Pews Changed My Life.  Check out this first…

Why do you think we live in such a throw-away society? What can we do about it?


90% Effort = 10% Short!

Have you ever made an big effort on something and didn’t quite finish the last 10% of the job? These guys have, check it out…

90% effort means you are 10% short! Why do you think it is so normal in our culture for people to not finish the job, not give 110% or even %100? Do you think excellence is a forgotten value? Why or why not?


Renovation Drama 4 Your Mamma

What do mold, Juan Gonzalez, termites, Fort Worth PD, foundation issues and Joe the Bricker all have in common?  You guessed it, Week 5 of our home renovation in Fort Worth.  In case you missed the first 4, here is Week 1, Week 2, Week 3 & Week 4.

Here are the dramatic highlights for Week 5.  I felt like a cross between Jerry Springer and Ty off of Extreme Home Makeoever…

1. FTW Police call me midday, “Sir, do you know a gentleman named Juan Gonzalez?” No, not the baseball player, he is my framer. Neighbors called the cops on him. Work delayed…

2. My plumber eats off the taco truck, gets sick and goes to the hospital. The next night he has $12k worth of tools stolen off a site. Work delayed…

3. Electrician gets in on the action too- finds out he has a warrant out for an unpayed traffic ticket.  Work delayed…

4. Water lines found worse than anticipated & replaced. Work delayed…

5. Termites?  You make the call… Pretty sure I know the answer.

6. Sheetrock time! 

7. Bricker Joe

Why blog about renovation at TheWayItCouldBe.com?  Well, this blog is all about transformation, both personally and spiritually.  Renovation seemed like a good fit.  For free email updates on cultural transformation, leadership, creativity, innovation and/or family, feel free to subscribe out ot the right.


A Worship Pastor’s Best Form of Worship

This is LifeChurch.tv Fort Worth Worship Pastor Kyle Sherman playing a local outdoor show.  I believe it is the best form of worship I’ve seen from Kyle in the few years I’ve know him.  The message of hope and love in Kyle’s songs ministered to a ton of people this night…check it. 

What is real worship to you? Is it just singing in a building or is it being an influence out in the world doing what we are gifted to do?  Here is the music video version of the above song, with MUCH better audio from KyleShermanBand.com:

Any Kyle Sherman Band fans out there?


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Transforming Church In Rural America

I grew up in East Texas- not entirely rural, but definitely small town. From a young age, I saw churches of all shapes and sizes struggle to stay alive.  Hanging on to “sacred cows” churches stuck to “because this is the way we’ve always done it.”  Even today, churches cling to the past and struggle to write a new chapter for themselves and their communities.  

As a Pastor at LifeChurch.tv, I’ve seen the importance of breaking free from the status quo and charting out into to untested waters.  I recently read Transforming Church in Rural America, a new book by Shannon O’Dell.  If you are a church leader, innovator or believer looking to have influence in any town or city, you need to get a copy of this book!  Here are a few reasons:

1. You will hear O’Dell talk about “transformed lives” as the best marketing plan any church can have.
2. You will hear his story of leaving a large metropolitan area to move to a small town of under 100 people to answer a call to ministry!
3. You will laugh. The book (and online videos) are loaded with colorful illustrations from real life.
4. You will discover the value of honoring people and being faithful with God has entrusted to your church.
5. You will develop boldness for being an agent of change in your church and community.

As part of my review I’m going to be giving away a FREE copy of Transforming Church In Rural America.  One out of every ten comments will win a copy.  Read carefully; here is how you get your FREE copy.  Take these three steps:

1. Leave a comment below. State that you would like a copy of this book in your own words of course and share why you would like one. We dig comments.

2. Fill out the form to enter HERE. New Leaf Publishing will send you a free copy if you win and they will need your address. Click this link and fill in your information, so New Leaf Publishing Group will know where to send your FREE copy in the mail.

3. Send a link to this post through Twitter or Facebook.  If you aren’t on either, just say so in the comments and we will feel sorry for you, ha!   Use this status update:   Get a FREE Copy of @shannonodell’s new book, Transforming Church in Rural America, from @chadmissildine at http://bit.ly/aMAcLX #TCIRA

Ok.  Ready, Set, COMMENT below…

Help Those Affected By Porn- Lead a 6 Week Group!

Pornography is one of the largest industries in the country, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year and successfully wrecking homes and families all over the world!  Porn addiction creates a variety of personal addictions, but also serves as a “gateway drug” for all types of big problems like marital affairs, sex crimes, human trafficking to name a few.

What are we doing to help out?
From May 23-28, LifeChurch.tv and XXXChurch.com are partnering together to present ThePornEvent.com, a 25-minute interactive experience focused on the effects of pornography. The PornEvent.com has two segments, one for men that are affected as singles, husbands and fathers. The second segment will be for women who are affected as singles, wives and mothers.

How can I help after the ThePornEvent.com?
The event will offer Next Step opportunities including Groups for 6 weeks after the event. You can help facilitate a group as a leader either for men (if you are a man) or for women (if you are a woman). You’ll be given training, curriculum and a variety of resources to help!  You’ll have a opportunity to share the love of God online with those in your group.  HELP ME FIGHT PORN BY LEADING A 6 WEEK GROUP…

Do I need to be an expert on sexual addiction?
You don’t have to be an expert, a counselor or a theologian. You do have to be willing and ready to be used by God to help transform lives!

What is the time commitment?
Those who choose to lead a group will commit to about an hour training session online and six 1 1/2 hr sessions beginning the week after May the 28th. You will pick the day and the time for your group and can lead from anywhere that has an internet connection!

What do I need to do if I am interested?
Go HERE to fill out a quick profile so that I will know a little bit about you and your desire to lead a group. I will review your information and contact you within 24 hrs with a response. 

Questions or thoughts?  We’d love to hear in the comments!


Should Dudes Wear Sleeveless Shirts?

Recently, I posted this question on Twitter & FB: Should Dudes Wear Sleeveless Shirts?  Below are over 50 hilarious and insightful responses!  What is your vote?  Drop it in the comments below…

TheWayItCouldBe.com is an effort to encourage cultural impact through personal transformation with daily posts on leadership, social media, family & manliness!  You may also enjoy reading:  Want To Lead? Prove It!  20 Things Men Should Know About Women, In Love or In Lust? & 70 Ways to Save Your Marriage Before It’s Too Late.

Ok, here are the comments to the question, “Should Dudes Wear Sleeveless Shirts?”

@kevindeshazo absolutely no. Unless of course they are at a monster truck rally or NASCAR race. And they have a mullet
@kenjoslin When they play ball & that’s it.
@NativeVermonter Only if ya got the guns for it. Which if I might be so modest…I do :)
@jmckinn5 very few conditions where acceptable – Aussie Rules FtBall, shortie wetsuit while surfing, maybe cycling
@tka821 I may be late to the party here– but my vote is a resounding NO!! Unless, of course they are mesh.
@soolebop RT:@artiedavis Only if your eyes turn green and your biceps rip them off @ the seams! @chadmissildine: Should dudes wear sleeveless shirts?
@artiedavis Only if your eyes turn green and your biceps rip them off @ the seams! @chadmissildine: Should dudes wear sleeveless shirts?
@SonyaVanSickle Absolutely NOT to the sleeveless shirts question – unless one has the guns for it. :) Even then – sparingly.
@getaclewis No, no & no RT @chadmissildine: Should dudes wear sleeveless shirts? So far- 6 no’s, 5 yes & 9 maybes w conditionals. Cast your vote!
@evolitionist should guys wear sleeveless shirts? if they got sweet tattoos – yes! which i do. so… i rock the no sleeves on occasion
@JeffGalley is Robert Wall wearing his sleeveless shirts again? #oldmenwhothinktheyareyoung
@Mrs_Larabee I vote NO :-)
@Panchogrande04 it’s a moot point in my opinion
@regangradke seriously, you have to debate this issue. Oh wait, I forgot your in Texas.
@adeason123 if at the office, ALL-men and Women- need sleeves. Would think more modest which seems good thing for a Church office!!!
@FUNdMENTAL thumbs down.
@FUNdMENTAL unless, of course, you have a real cool tattoo to show off :)
@bestone They should be permissible during the State Fair and Monster Truck rallies only.
Tiffani Findley Allamon No!!!
Aimee Sapp maybe at the gym but that’s it.
Denise Taylor Milisitz Depends on what his arms look like…if it was my husband yes.
Douglas Lee Only to show off the cool tattoos you have :)
Angela Nevius Dormer agreed, only at the gym! …or if you are under age 8.
Aaron Tungate Only if you’re able to offer tickets to the gun show while wearing them.
Emily Mills Ga-Ross !!!! (no matter how cool your arms or tatts are). Save it for the gym or lake and even then it’s a little repulsive. Sorry, don’t go to your church but had to post.
Jody Hoover Only if you are a big guy, have a huge tattoo and a gun show. That’s why I wear mine frequently :)
Douglas Lee I wear one every day…….. Under my other shirt…… I’m not sure what the fuss is ;)
Rochelle Hamblen Pshh I love my husband sleeveless. He has the biceps to make it work though.
Emily Chitwood they should not
Douglas Lee Up here in somewhat rural Washington… I have guys coming in with hunting gear stained with deer blood…. I suppose that that should be out too?
Douglas Lee May I sign my post Sleeveless in Seattle?
Julia Kammerdiener Ekpo I think it’s okay. Lloyd wears them when he does yard work, works out, plays basketball, and we go on walks. But again he has GREAT arms! I don’t think they should be worn out to restaurants, stores, ect. It’s a personal choice!
Michael David Lea Wearing one to the office or a nice restaurant – probably not. At the gym or in the yard – why not? You’re not going for style, but comfort.
Brandy Potter Gillespie Never…
Amanda Gallie Only at apropriate times like outdoors.
Shaye Mercer UH NO! forever….even in the yard no…better shirt”less”! sleeveless will always mean someone sat with scissors and trimmed off the sleeves deliberately…which is really weird all around!
Amanda Gallie Lol
Nate Holm NO, not at a church.
Nate Holm Are you talking about at work, or just anywhere? I thought you were talking about wearing them at work.
Susan Norvell no not at the church
Stephanie Williams no. no. no. men should refrain. hairy armpits are an abomination to God and women alike.
Trisha Gulledge I think any guys who want to wear a sleeveless shirt should personally get a 12 woman juryto agree that it wouldn’t be a probablem to be sure he doesn’t ick anyone out. =)
Brian Carruth Seems to have worked for Larry the Cable Guy. But its more of a costume for him. I have seen too many guys that look like him that seem to think it is in style. For me I don’t own one, and don’t think I ever will.
Jerod Hyde only with “Jorts” (Jean-shorts) – who doesn’t love a good “GUN SHOW” hahaha.
Cynthia Koons-Hall If they have the “guns”…then YES!! If not, then no….lol
Bethany Christensen No. Not even when you mow. I made Don throw his out. :)
Ashley Stanley If you can benchpress 250, then most certainly yes… Please!
Shacie Rogers Nope
Jason A. Robison heck yea!! Year round. I personally think that it is totally ok to just shave your arms and let all the body hair make it look like you are wearing a sleeveless shirt. But this is coming from a guy who goes noodeling twice a year. :-)
Warren Cook Yes. But you must have a mullet.
Brook James Only when paying sports that require full range of motion in the arms (basketball).
Bryon Leonard Heck yeah, especially if their name is Larry the cable guy
Joseph Miller Thats no worse than a guy’s butt crack showing with a fuzzy butt. lol yuck
Shauna Renee oh yeah!!
Marcus Kerr only if you are wearing your jean shorts. and if you are, stay away from me and my kids.

Well, what is your vote?   Drop it in the comments below…


My First (& Maybe Last) Country & Western Song

Week 4 of renovating our new home inspired a one of a kind country and western song. It is my first (and last). Here it is:

Well, what do you think?