My 30 Days Under the Overpass My 30 Days Under the Overpass

by Mike Yankoski

Live Life Loud You passed that same ol' bum on the street this morning. You sat next to some smelly girl on the subway last night. You ordered a burger from aworn-out cashier over your lunch hour. What do you think about these people? What does God think about them? "My 30 Days Under the Overpass" is not a devotional you will read in your quiet time, then carryon with your day. It's something you'll actually do--all day, every day--because these thirty days will rock you. Intense reflection on God's thoughts and feelings toward thepoor, broken, and downtrodden will change you...and "you will" begin to change the world. Not on your next mission trip. Not at church next Sunday. But right here, right now. Ask It. How do you treat others--those you like, know, don't know, don't like? Those who fall into your comfort zone, and those whoshove you outside of it? Read It. Mike Yankoski and his buddy, Sam, chose to become homeless to discover their answer. Think It. Would you go sleep under a bridge in the rain? Would you panhandle for your next meal? Would you help those who do? Believe It. "I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me," said Jesus (Matthew 25:45). Live It. This is not your average devotional. You'll read it, but you'll also "do" it. Get ready for a life change that will change lives. "Mike takes Christ at His word, and challenges you to summon the courage to live the real Christian faith." Dean R. Hirsch, President, World Vision International Story Behind the Book "Is God enough to sustain me? Is He trustworthy? Is He worth staking my life on? What happens if I die? Will I even survive? Suchquestions rang loudly in my mind as Sam and I decided to lay down everything in a full embrace of the homeless life. Some experiences were uncomfortable, some shocking, some disturbing, some hilarious, and still othersfrustrating. But five months of life on the streets has left us, our faith, and our lives forever changed. We've been back from the streets for two years, and now this devotional makes it possible for people tomake real-life changes. It contains stories and reflections not included in "Under the Overpass" ." --Mike Yankoski"From the Trade Paperback edition."

Genres: Devotional, Spirituality, Nonfiction

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2006

Reviews

[Charity Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I bought this because my kids had become very inquisitive about homeless people panhandling. This Christian guy lived homeless on purpose for several months to learn what it was like. He shares a little devotional everyday of his experiences and what he learned...along with a challenge and bible verse. I plan to have my kids read it and I will keep it on my shelf and probably reread it at some point. A great little short devotional. I he had some great insight and ideas.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Certainly good food for thought, and an interesting journey for these youth as they learned first hand about homelessness, humility and grace.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes you think about some things and hopefully changes a bit of your perception.

I now drive around town with bottles of water and granola bars in my car and you would be surprised the number of people I see who need them, even out in the "burbs".

Great reminder about how we should treat others, not just those like us and not just the homeless. We are called to community. We are called to love one another and you can't do that ignoring our nations social issues.

MUST READ!

[Glenda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I must say I expected alot more from this book. Although the idea was fabulous I was left wanting alot more detail and stories about his life on the streets and I felt like this book was rushed and could have been alot longer. It did make me look at homeless people differently though.

[Laurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are going to reference The Beatles in your book, you should really learn how to spell the band's name correctly. geesh. Not "The Beetles"!!!!!

[Hillary]

This book changed a lot of my current ways of thinking. A MUST READ!

[Jessica Geist · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading the story of Yankoski's journey into homelessness and the reaction he got from the church was sobering and thought-provoking. Definitely a good book to read in a group setting.

[Vee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this while on an urban mission. Really helped change how I look at people, where I get my security from, and God.