Sylvan Finger

About me:

In one sentence I am a caring conservative republican and Lutheran that tries to promote the positives over the negatives even though I'm very factuated (not opinionated). I like hearing to what people have to say. I just get tired of hearing the same old untruthful stuff everyday. I enjoy work at Powell's Sweet Shoppe in Windsor, California. I'm devoted to attending a church named Vineyard of Faith in Windsor..

Why live on Earth if everything in it is going to be as dead as dirt? Pick up a Bible and read it for your self. Just one chapter is all I ask. If you would like I'll buy you dinner and we can talk it over.

I wasn’t always a diehard for Jesus Christ. To be honest I hated when people got all prayerful and spiritual about things. It was just annoying for me. One day my aunt and uncle invited us to Vineyard of Faith and something was different. There was the hustle and bustle and excitement in the air. After living an interactive life with the Holy Spirit and my church and taking a hold of the gospel my life has changed. I hope I can share this amazing view to a world in a living and “something’s happening” kind of way.

Read my whole testimony at: MySpace Blog or SylvanFinger.info

Nick Names: DalmatianMania, Sly, FirstPet31415, Finger, dork, AV guy, Christian guy, Formal Soda Shoppe Jerk, Fluffy Stuff, Candy Man, Wild n' Crazy Finga

What's going on with me lately?

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

I'm having a JD from Scrubs analytical moment.

School is not my thing esp. right now. I feel like it's my Junior year from high school where I got a 1.4 gpa. I'm sure I'll pass two of my three classes but it's just taking me too long to do everything. It's like I just don't see my self making progress. I'm wondering if I should try to find a full time job somewhere starting in the spring semester. Maybe I could take a couple night classes instead of going full time. I'm just feel like am always kissing ass all the time and it's getting disgusting. After all Bill Gates and others didn't finish college and they were successful.

On the economic side, Monavie, a juice business, says that a college degree isn't the greatest plan for success. Monavie is supposed to be a great business model that is supposed to improve people's lives in health and wealth. The only thing that's stopping me really is that I haven't really be given the money to start participating in it. I'm just not sure if that's because I haven't been watching my pennies or if it's not God's will for me to participate. Over all I don't see the economy bouncing back up like it did in the past. I'm thinking I should take some farming / gardening classes may be a better skill to acquire so if the US dollar collapses at least I can feed myself.

In the light of spirituality, is see that the time for reaching out the gospel to people is NOW. No more half-assing it. No more "At least they aren't physically hurting anyone" excuses. No more "I'm not ready". No more "I don't have time". The only challenge is that the many impersonal communities out there make it difficult to connect with people and let them know how great it is to be a Christian. But on the other hand I don't think many Christians are living and dependent off of their relationship and faith in Christ.

Which leads me to the question why aren't people getting a genuine, presence of God. I'll confess that I've had a hard time myself. With church politics and loosing some of the best friends and struggling to see how what I am doing from day to day is all for the work of the Lord. I probably just need some patience but I'm just so emotionally empty it seems like I'm not going anywhere. I'm all for out reach but sometimes I wonder if I'm not setting a good living example.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 – My thoughts

I wonder how the pop culture got from a slapstick comedy to a sexual comedy lifestyle.

... I am amazed... (VBS song)

Only one more summer final... But the book store doesn't want my books back.

Looking for a computer science related job.

Sunday, July 12, 2009 – I hate school

posted Friday, July 25, 2009

I’m thinking clearly for some reason tonight and I had a thought I wanted to share. I’ve hated school since like ever and now I think I can put it in words. Sure there is the stupid drama in grade schools and stupid assignments but it’s more than that. I don’t like the false sense of security that school gives people (for who enjoy school). It’s like when people study new things they are given a sense that they are just that much more knowledgeable than the average Joe. They’re thinking as if the study is all fact when it actually is a hypothesis. Often times the trustworthiness is “well he’s hired by this big business (or he’s a respected leader, or he reads a lot of books) so it must be true. It could be a she too. I just feel like this attitude of just accepting whatever the teacher says as gospel and using it in every day life is how the education system thrives. “You got a masters degree you must be smart and know your stuff! You’re hired.” Sure they passed the tests but is that because they filled in the blanks correctly or because they really know what they are doing. Often in schools the concept of relativism is encouraged. “You’re a Christian? Well good for you. I’m gonna keep on being a Wiccan.” “We evolved from monkeys? Wow teacher tell us more.” I never hear. “We evolved from monkeys? That’s not what the bible says. I wanna hear more about this contradictory concept. Oh the DNAs are pretty close? Well that’s amazing. Forget this bible stuff that’s supposed to be a blueprint of the past. I’m gonna learn about this evolution stuff and write great papers supporting this probability and get an ‘A’. … Boy I’m glad this subject is required for me to become an English major.”

But even Christians also fall for people who act as if they hold the truth. It’s like they’re so desperate for a miracle to happen if they find a blob of burnt toast which looks similar to Mary Magdalene they boast about it. It’s like as if the generations have lost their faith in the power of God to do great things. The bible talks about parting the sea and creating the earth and a group of 3,000 people given gift of tongues in one day to share the gospel. But I believe many people are impatient listen to God. They decide they can do things better and faster their own way. Thus I’m living in a generation that wants to have God help their passions rather than asking God for his will and living life holding on to faith.

“It’s like when people learn new things they are given a sense that they are just that much more knowledgeable than the average Joe as if the thing is a fact when it actually is a hypothesis.”

It’s easy for someone to agree with the person that has the power to promote them in the life they touch yet it difficult to agree with the one who will promote them in the eternal life. But it’s all relative right?

Sunday, May 24th 2009

I'm tired of everything but hopeful for the future. I know I’m not the only one. I'm sure I've finished my certificate for the Civil Engineering Technician (Aid) Certificate but there isn't really any work out right now. What really hard is networking with people in the field. And often times when there is an opportunity to meet people at a meeting there are conflicting times so I miss out on an opportunity. But things are looking brighter.

At my church there is an exciting new Vicar (pastor) coming along and I'm hoping he can reduce the churches dependency on me such as the need for a high school youth group leader. During Vacation Bible school, I can train some people to use the sound equipment and video equipment which will really ease the need of my presence.

I'm working towards having more of a prayerful lifestyle because I've found that's the basis for a walk in the Lord. Easier said than done for an introvert.

I'm still learning to make friends with the people I meet. I'm just not a natural people person.

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