Book Review: Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make by Paul David Tripp

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BOOK review

Started on: 28 March 2021
Finished on: 17 April 2021

 

Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make by Paul David Tripp

 

Title: Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make

Author: Paul David Tripp
Publisher: Crossway Books

Pages: 384 pages
Year of Publication: 2021
Price: Rp 326,625 (https://www.bookdepository.com/)

Rating: 5/5 

*This e-book was received as a review copy from Crossway
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"It happens to everyone. It is the unavoidable reality of marriage. Somehow, someway, every marriage becomes a struggle. Life after the honeymoon is radically different from the honeymoon that preceded it."

When we got married, we begin the journey of a lifetime—and some people have dreams of that journey being perfect. However, it won't take long for that expectation fade away in the struggles of everyday life. A long-term marriage needs to be grounded in something sturdier than romance—it needs the life-changing power of the gospel. In this repackaged edition of What Did You Expect?, Paul David Tripp encourages couples to make six biblical commitments to God and to one another. These commitments will help and equip couple to build a thriving marriage built on Christ.

"The reconciliation of a marriage must be a lifestyle, not just the response you have when things go bad."

Movie Adaptation Review: Chaos Walking

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"It’s strange to see everything you’re thinking."

The Chaos Walking trilogy is a series that I've always wanted to read since a very long time ago because of all the hype that's surrounding it. I finally read all 3 books last year, in 2020, but I ended up not loving it as much as other people did. Last year I was extremely busy with personal life so I didn't write a review for them, instead I only write short reviews here, expressing what I think about them. I was quite surprised when I stumbled upon a movie trailer for Chaos Walking and decided that I'm going to watch it when it comes out. I resolved to write a movie adaptation review to replace the book reviews that I never write. Unfortunately, the movie was a complete chaos and I don't think it represents the book very well. I'm going to explain why in this review, and hopefully I won't be spoiling too much for those of you who haven't read the book or watched the movie 😉.

Book Review: Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

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BOOK review

Started on: 22 March 2021
Finished on: 27 March 2021

 

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

 

Title: Concrete Rose

Author: Angie Thomas
Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Pages: 360 pages / 362 pages (e-book)
Year of Publication: 2021
Price: Rp 168,000 (https://www.periplus.com/)

Rating: 4/5

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"It's kinda like how we have to do with ourselves. Get rid of things that don't do us any good. If it won't help the rose grow, you've gotta let it go."

Seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter is the son of a former gang legend. After his dad went to prison, Mav helped his mom to earn money by dealing for the King Lords. Life's not perfect for Mav, but he has Lisa—his girlfriend, and Dre—his cousin who always has his back. But Mav's world suddenly turned upside down when he found out that he's a father. All of a sudden, Mav has a baby who depends on him for everything. But it's not easy to sling dope, finish school, and raise a child at the same time. When he's offered the chance to go straight, Mav is willing to take it. Unfortunately, walking away is not going to be easy. Loyalty, revenge, and responsibility threaten to tear Mav apart—especially after the murder of a loved one. However, Mav is determined to prove that he's different and will figure out what it really means to be a man.

"I like to be reminded that beauty can come from much of nothing. To me that’s the whole point of flowers."

Book Review: Simple Truth by Sidney Mohede

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BOOK review

Started on: 17 March 2021
Finished on: 21 March 2021

 

Simple Truth by Sidney Mohede

 

Title: Simple Truth

Author: Sidney Mohede
Publisher: PT. Inspirasi Utama

Pages: 163 pages
Year of Publication: 2020
Price: Rp 85,000 (https://www.insight-unlimited.com/)

Rating: 5/5
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"Sesungguhnya, simple truths tidaklah sesederhana itu. Seringkali alasan kita mengabaikan realitas atau hal yang biasa terjadi adalah karena hal tersebut terlalu sederhana."

Simple Truth adalah buku yang ditulis oleh Sidney Mohede tentang kehidupan. Ia membagikan cerita hidupnya melalui berbagai musim dan apa yang ia pelajari dari pengalaman-pengalaman tersebut. Ada banyak simple truths yang kadang terlupakan, padahal kebenaran itulah yang akan membantu kita untuk tetap melangkah di jalur yang sudah Tuhan sediakan. Buku ini akan mengingatkan kita kembali untuk berpegang pada kebenaran tersebut. Kebenaran itu akan membantu kita menemukan panggilan hidup yang sudah Tuhan taruh dalam hidup kita dan apa yang harus kita lakukan untuk memenuhi panggilan itu.

"Percayalah kepada Tuhan, Dia akan menyediakan jalan terbaik untuk kita, anak-anak-Nya. Kalau kita selalu berjalan di dalam kepastian, kita tidak akan membutuhkan iman untuk percaya kepada-Nya."

Book Review: Hai, Miiko! Vol. 33 by Ono Eriko

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BOOK review

Started on: 18 March 2021
Finished on: 18 March 2021

 

Hai, Miiko! Vol. 33 by Ono Eriko

 

Title: Hai, Miiko! Vol. 33

Author: Ono Eriko
Publisher: m&c!

Pages: 168 pages
Year of Publication: 2021
Price: Rp 48,000 (https://www.gramedia.com/)

Rating: 5/5

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Setelah bertahun-tahun membaca komik Hai, Miiko!, aku rasa ini pertama kalinya aku menuliskan review yang cukup panjang untuk di-post di blog ini 😆. Kenapa Hai, Miiko! edisi ini spesial? Untuk kalian yang juga selalu mengikuti komik ini pasti tahu kalau volume 33 ini akan menjadi volume terakhir Miiko dan kawan-kawan duduk di bangku SD! Akhirnya setelah 33 volume, mereka akan menjadi murid SMP di volume selanjutnya! 🥳🥳 Aku sangat tidak sabar melihat Miiko dan yang lain akhirnya semakin bertumbuh dewasa 🥺

 

Book Review: Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel

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BOOK review

Started on: 11 March 2021
Finished on: 16 March 2021

 

Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by Craig Groeschel

 

Title: Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

Author: Craig Groeschel
Publisher: Zondervan

Pages: 256 pages
Year of Publication: 2021
Price: Rp 321,218 (https://www.bookdepository.com/)

Rating: 5/5
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"Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are."

We've all tried to think our ways out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, but we tend to fail and went back to our old way of thinking and behavior as time goes by. In this book, Craig Groeschel shared his personal experiences battling against self-doubt and negative thinking, and reveals the strategies that he discovered to help us change the way we think and our life for the long-term. The practical strategies explained in this book are drawn from Scripture and also supported by the latest discoveries on brain science. This book will help us learn how our brain works, how to recognize our mental triggers, and develop practices that will allow God's thoughts to be our thoughts.

"In ten years, we will each look in the mirror, and someone will stare back. That person will be shaped by the thoughts of today.

The life we have is a reflection of what we think."