God has always intended that men and women be companions. Our existing division of the genders served its purpose in a world where physical power determined dominance and subordination. However, in the authors' view, this era ended long ago, and God expects us to fulfill the destiny He has always envisioned for us - to be companions for one another. The genders are different in many areas but these differences should not create inequality, competition, dominance or subordination. Instead, companionship, a wonderful image of God, should be the end result, as we merge the two natures into one, no matter what the venue or circumstances. The new person framed within this book is the personification of this new relationship between men and women. This is a journey of a lifetime with prayer being the executor in bringing about what God has designed.
Robert (Bob) Spruce is a convert to Catholicism and a Certified Spiritual Director. He has several degrees including one in Theology from an Episcopal University. He is a professed lay person of The Society of Mary, and an active member in the ACTS Retreat movement in the Houston, Texas area.
Sherri C. Southers is an active certified Spiritual Director at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in the Woodlands, Texas. She is involved in the Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study and ACTS movement.