Arthur Blessitt was a minister on the the Sunset Strip in Hollywood when he heard the call of God to carry a life-sized cross to all nations. This remarkable narrative is an account of his journey over 38 000 miles and across all seven continents. Reading The Cross book is inspirational for all, regardless of their religious views.
His journey began in 1969 in America and ended in Zanzibar in 2008. When he is asked how he accomplished this incredible journey, he answers that he did it one step at a time. The first chapter of his book is all about breaking down what appears impossible into small steps and taking the first step. His efforts were recorded in the Guinness Book of Records in 1996.
Throughout the story he uses short vignettes from his travels to illustrate his points, encouraging readers in their own journey of faith. This is why the story is written in thematic rather than chronological form. His story, although he traversed blazing deserts, impenetrable jungles and over fifty nations at war, is not meant to be just a travelogue. There is a strong message of faith that comes through.
Blessitt talks about hearing God from a young age. In responding to this call of God, he found that carrying this universal symbol of the love of God broke down any barriers of culture and language. He talked to many people individually and preached to huge crowds on occasion. His mission was never about exploits but about the people he met.
On his journey he was coincidentally exposed to many historical turning points. He was amongst the first to travel into East Germany after the Berlin Wall fell. When Saudi Arabia was still closed to tourists he found a way in, walking across the sands of the desert with his wife Denise. He spent time in South Africa with his son Joshua in the years before apartheid ended.
Blessitt met with many important leaders, from kings to presidents. He braved battling armies, walking through mine fields to pray with Yasser Arafat. He went to the Vatican as a guest of the Pope. His mission was always about the people no matter what walk of life they came from and he was as concerned about talking to peasants as to kings.
On his journey he experienced many difficulties and survived them all. Once he was beaten and jailed along with a group of Spanish pastors under the fascist regime of Franco. He faced death when IRA gunmen in Belfast threatened to nail him to his cross. He crossed mountains, impenetrable jungles and swamps and was threatened by wild animals.
The Cross book contains many photographs illustrating his journey. The handwriting font used at times contributes to the feeling of reading a journal. If you enjoy reading about ordinary men accomplishing extraordinary feats, this story will appeal to you. This inspiring narrative is an encouragement to those who are on their own journey of faith.
His journey began in 1969 in America and ended in Zanzibar in 2008. When he is asked how he accomplished this incredible journey, he answers that he did it one step at a time. The first chapter of his book is all about breaking down what appears impossible into small steps and taking the first step. His efforts were recorded in the Guinness Book of Records in 1996.
Throughout the story he uses short vignettes from his travels to illustrate his points, encouraging readers in their own journey of faith. This is why the story is written in thematic rather than chronological form. His story, although he traversed blazing deserts, impenetrable jungles and over fifty nations at war, is not meant to be just a travelogue. There is a strong message of faith that comes through.
Blessitt talks about hearing God from a young age. In responding to this call of God, he found that carrying this universal symbol of the love of God broke down any barriers of culture and language. He talked to many people individually and preached to huge crowds on occasion. His mission was never about exploits but about the people he met.
On his journey he was coincidentally exposed to many historical turning points. He was amongst the first to travel into East Germany after the Berlin Wall fell. When Saudi Arabia was still closed to tourists he found a way in, walking across the sands of the desert with his wife Denise. He spent time in South Africa with his son Joshua in the years before apartheid ended.
Blessitt met with many important leaders, from kings to presidents. He braved battling armies, walking through mine fields to pray with Yasser Arafat. He went to the Vatican as a guest of the Pope. His mission was always about the people no matter what walk of life they came from and he was as concerned about talking to peasants as to kings.
On his journey he experienced many difficulties and survived them all. Once he was beaten and jailed along with a group of Spanish pastors under the fascist regime of Franco. He faced death when IRA gunmen in Belfast threatened to nail him to his cross. He crossed mountains, impenetrable jungles and swamps and was threatened by wild animals.
The Cross book contains many photographs illustrating his journey. The handwriting font used at times contributes to the feeling of reading a journal. If you enjoy reading about ordinary men accomplishing extraordinary feats, this story will appeal to you. This inspiring narrative is an encouragement to those who are on their own journey of faith.
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