Carrying More Than a Cross: Evangelist Arthur Blessitt
According to Guinness World Records, evangelist Arthur Blessitt has taken the longest walk in the world—38,000 miles to be precise. Traveling with a 12-foot wooden cross slung over his shoulder, he has on foot crossed every sovereign country in the world, carrying with him the loving message of the gospel wherever he's gone. He has had countless amazing encounters, from talks with presidents to miracles with peasants. New Man is proud to present this interview with Blessitt. He recalls many of his adventures and discusses his recent book, The Cross.
New Man: In the early days of your ministry, did you ever think you would achieve this kind of recognition?
Blessitt: You know, I never did. Though I’d begun preaching at the age of 15, I hadn’t ever been particularly drawn to the cross as a symbol. My first cross walk was down the Sunset Strip and back to His Place, the coffee shop where I preached the gospel to hippies and drug addicts in the late '60s... Read More
Is Foreplay OK?
ByDoug Weiss
Q: Doug, do you think foreplay is wrong?
A: Absolutely not. Foreplay is what makes sex fun! If you have played any sport in your masculine life, you know about the warm-up phase. Your coach would have you stretch, pull and twist to get you ready to play.
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Is Foreplay OK? 
In Their Own Words …
