Experiencing Oneness
by Harold & Bette Gillogly

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EXPERIENCING ONENESS is an interactive marriage study for you as a couple. It is broken into "bite-sized" studies for each day which can be completed in about 15 to 30 minutes. It is designed for you and your mate to study God's principles about marriage together, and then to interact with the teaching and with one another.It is our deepest desire that the two of you learn to apply God's Word to your marriage relationship, for we know by experience that is where true happiness lies. The divorce rate drops dramatically for couples who regularly read the Bible together, pray together and attend church together. For such couples. according to a recent Harvard study. the rate of divorce is only 1 in 1,287(less than .08%)! This is why we have written EXPERIENCING ONENESS to provide you a convenient, systematic way to develop the discipline of studying the Bible and praying together, thereby strengthening your marriage bond.
The day's studies are separated by the symbol.

• The REFLECT TOGETHER section contains an applicable Scripture passage at the end of the day's study
• The PRAY TOGETHER section suggests a short prayer for you to pray together concerning that day's study.
• The REFLECT and PRAY sections are identified with the cross and anchor symbol (like the one to the left), signifying the lasting relationship bond that reading God's Word and praying together can fortify.

Since each day is a topical study for you to complete together, we offer an opportunity at the end of the day's study for both of you to write your personal application from the study for that day. These daily application sections are bound by an intertwined rope symbolizing couples jointly "tying together" the significance of the study. A daily application might simply be the learning or reminder of a truth, or it can be a definite behavioral change one or both of you commit yourselves to.
There are also opportunities throughout each day's study for you to interact with what you have read. Every time you see four little feet walking across the page (like the example to the left), you know they will be followed by something for you to do. We realize the space we allowed after a lot of the questions won't be enough for you to write your complete answer, that's why there is so much empty space in the side margins for you to write. Take advantage of it. Each marriage subject is divided into 7 days of study, but they don't have to be consecutive days. You can do the seven studies in three weeks or three days; it's completely up to you. We would recommend consistency, however, for the simple fact that consistency helps us 'stick to' our commitments. The topical chapters are arranged in a logical growth order, but because each subject more or less stands alone, you can choose the order in which you wish to study each topic. If you feel you have the most challenges in a particular area, you don't have to wait two months to get to your area of felt need. You can begin with that chapter if you wish.
Although "Experiencing Oneness" is designed as a couple's study, it can also be used in a couples' group with each couple doing the days' studies as homework. Group discussion questions are provided at the end of each chapter for this purpose. It can also be used in premarital and marital counseling, with the couple again doing the days' studies as homework. It is our prayer that, however you choose to use this book, it will prove an instrument of growth in your life and in the lives of those you love.

	It is a book you DO -- not READ!
	Experiencing Oneness is a study guide used by husband and wife together.
	The short 10-15 minute interactive segments involve both spouses in a study of the Bible and prayer over relevant marriage subjects.
	Done at least 3 to 4 times per week will develop a habit pattern over the 84 segments.
	Twelve relevant marriage subjects are covered with a chapter given to each.

	Testimonials
	"The chapter on Couple Decisions in Experiencing Oneness has been instrumental in bringing a Godly balance to our decision making process.  Now we make decisions we can both own, this translates into peace and unity instead of strife and contention."  Thomas & Cynthia H., Nashville, TN
	"We have had difficulty in discussing a particular subject the past few years.  We both would start blaming one another and could never come to a mutual conclusion.  However, since reviewing Thot-Talk from Experiencing Oneness and much prayer, we discovered more positive ways to communicate, and have resolved this difficult issue in our lives."  Michael & Tracy B., Madison, TN
	Give me more details
	Each chapter is divided into 7 bite-sized segments.
	There are group discussion questions at the end of each chapter for those who want to use the material in a group.
	It is a great resource for mentoring or counseling couples.
	EXPERIENCING ONENESS is designed to cement a lasting spiritual bond between you and your mate as you develop the habit of going to God together.
	And the subjects covered?

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