Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Day 35: July 17, 2012- Picture Flip Book Day!

Birthday Flip Book!

Luke is five weeks old tonight at 10:38 pm!!

So, to celebrate his birthday (sort of), I'm going to do a picture book on the blog. That's right, for all of you who can't see him, I'm going to do a flip book of him in (relative) action. What you see is a quick succession of Luke moments, all spliced and put back together.

If you can scroll down really fast, you might get the flip book effect. (Don't ask me why I didn't just do a video so you could see him, and utilize technology to its potential, rather than hijacking it for my jury-rigged movie version. Shh. This way's more fun.)

And yes, I realize I am being completely corny calling it Luke's birthday and it is in no way his birthday. Thank you for pointing that out, you.

Is this wrong? (...no answer)

Sweet...Flip Book!









(How many of you went up and down as fast as you could multiple times? I admit. I did.)

Add your own captions to the pictures you like in the comments below!

The Readings!

Exodus 19:16-21:21, Matthew 23:13-39, Psalm 28:1-9, Proverbs 7:1-5

Old Testament.
God lays down the law. Good to listen to now to know his heart. We aren't required to fulfill the exact laws of the O.T. But you better believe, if you're looking at your neighbor's cow wrong, God takes issue with you. These things are still important.

New Testament.
Hypocrite! Ok, I just wanted to say it. Jesus got to say it so many times, I just wanted to add my own. But seriously, listen. God wants us to be genuine. And focused on character. Not image.

Hypocrite! Too much?
This one's about David appealing to God and then praising him. Cool Psalm. So yeah, I guess, too much.

Be wise! Listen. Learn. Make it real wisdom. There's a theme of being right in the heart today. OT, NT, and PROVERBST all agree: Follow the Lord with a wise, genuine heart for God. (So I guess a little splash of PSALM...T in there.)

To read along with the podcast, click here.


  1. 1. How about I suck on just one finger?
    2. Huh?
    3. Are you thinking about it?
    4. I know you are going to side with me!
    5. How can I suck this?
    6. Hm...I thought for sure you would negotiate with me...
    7. So...you want to free my hands?
    8. Not today, then...
    9. How about if I box you for it? Let's take the gloves off!
    Grandpa and Grandma Demsick

  2. Haha! Those are awesome! You are right on grandparents. :)
    How can I suck this...
    One of my favorites is #3. I think he's saying, "Really...?"
    I think your captions are perfect!

  3. Can anyone catch the product placement in the pictures?

  4. Ah, yes, I spy that upside down block M in the lower left corner on the maize and blue plaid car seat. (Only an Ann Arborite would notice. :))

    Your parents came through town on Monday. We had lunch and they told me about your blog. I'm loving it! I have to admit that the first things I go for are the photos (yes, babies are magnets), but I'm very much enjoying your prose and the readings, too. You're a good writer, John-Peter -- and funny! Several times you've had me laughing out loud! That's great. A good sense of humor is a gift of God that will get you through a lot in life.

    Looking forward to keeping up with your family for the rest of Luke's first year through this blog. Lots of love and prayers to all,

    Aunt Theresa