So to Republicans and to the Democrats...

I am huge fan of great music and here is a new Christian artist on the scene who has a song that I enjoyed...his name, Je'kob!

The lyrics of the song jumped out at me since it references our current political parties.. 

"So to republicans and to the democrats/
I don't care who you are, I don't care where you're at/
As long as you're breathin' you are my brotha/
Mi casa su casa, my momma yo momma"

You listen and see what you think...



I posted a video with the lyrics too..

Y'all be good and have a safe halloween. Prayers to our friends back East.

Jay

The money they think they control..

As a banker of over like 20 years, I've seen multiple personalities of people and the money they think they control.  Truth is, money has a way of controlling us to some extent.

Money influences many of our daily decisions on multiple levels.  Consider the decisions you've made today based on "your" money situation.  Where you go, where you eat, if you buy their meal, put gas in the car or can you get another day...

Like me, I am sure you've seen the quotes below actually play out in lives around you...

• "Money is either a good or bad influence, according to the character of the person who possesses it." -Napoleon Hill

• "If you're rich and you're a jerk, you'll be a rich jerk! Likewise, if you're rich and you're a great person, you'll be a rich person who does great things with you're money." - Dave Ramsey (emphasis mine)

In a lot of cases we wake up, "smell the roses" and work to correct the "error of our ways".  Call it what it is: "Buyers Remorse"

Money is amoral friends...it is the holder of the money who takes action not "Uncle Benjamin".  What we do with it is an extension of who we are. 

In light of the "FRANKENSTORM" we've been watching.  How about this scenario: 

"You learn a hurricane is coming your way.  You have less than $1,000 in the bank, a car loan, a home loan and 1/4 tank of gas.  You MUST evacuate today..."

-Are you (even) remotely prepared?

-Where can your family go?

-Could you get gas as you leave town?

-Would you leave town or stay?

Do you know what your money (or other) weakness is?  Or your money character? Sometimes our own selfish tendencies endanger more than just you...

Have a great day!

Hello Chicken Dinner!!

It's that Chicken Dinner time of year again!!

Many people around El Reno and Canadian County eagerly await this event each and every single year.. Some folks even refer to it as their OFFICIAL "Family Reunion"!

THE ANNUAL HEASTON CHURCH CHICKEN DINNER is slated to happen SATURDAY, OCT 27th from 5:30-7:00 PM .. and all you have to do is show up and partake of some of the best food in the County! The dinner is FREE to all who come.  Donations are accepted and go to local church ministries.  Come out and meet our new Pastor, Justin Racca...You can see him, me and the CEO of all things chicken, Byron Wood, in the video below.

 
Great food, fellowship and getting to see folks you haven't seen in years - or maybe just since last year's dinner. Homemade fried chicken, mashed potatoes, salad/dressing, gizzard and livers and all the homemade pies - JUST INCREDIBLE!

We have been blessed over the years by meeting so many great people and this year we hope you're there too!  And if you're interested...come out on Saturday mid morning and watch the official Heaston Potato Peeler Crew!! 

For more information about where Heaston Church is located (~9mi SW of El Reno on Country Club Rd) or if you have any questions you can contact the church office at 405-262-9035 or go to our website.

Of course, you can always email JayTheBanker!

It's personal for me too!!

DON’T READ THE BLOG POST AT THE LINK BELOW..

I know...it’s personal for me too…

I really do strive for improvement…and sometimes I am even told about my need to improve (ughh!)…

So, thanks (I think) to those that take the risk of being brutally honest.

Thank goodness tomorrow is a new day!

SETH GODIN's BLOG: http://tinyurl.com/8gxvalv