Walk a Mile in Arthur Blessitt’s Shoes

My Mom told me about this man, Arthur Blessitt. Can you believe he’s carried a large, wooden cross more than 38,000 miles? Here’s more information from his site.

Arthur Blessitt: A world traveler, world record holder, and a follower of Jesus Christ has accomplished the following with the help of God and the love he has for all the people of the world.

• Walked around the world since Christmas Day, December 25, 1969 carrying a 12 foot cross for Jesus.
• Now 38,102 miles (61,319 k.m.).
• 315 countries, Island Groups and Territories.
• Walked on all seven Continents including Antarctica.
• Been through 52 countries at war.
• Arrested or jailed 24 times (Not for Crimes)
• Listed in the Guinness World Records for the ‘World’s longest walk’.
• Arthur says, “I Love God, I love people, I try to keep it simple”.
• Of the journey he says, “Jesus did it, I give Him all the glory”.
• He has traveled constantly with his wife, Denise, since their marriage in 1990.

Read more, it’s an amazing story.