Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America by Mike Yankoski

Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America by Mike Yankoski -- 256 pages

Mike Yankoski was a young college student when he began to wonder what it would be like to really have to rely on God for his daily needs. He was convicted by his meaningless prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread," when he would after that go about his work to provide it himself. He decided after much prayer and counseling to experience what it was like to be homeless.

Mike paired up with a buddy named Sam and the two of them hit the streets, going to three different cities to live homeless with only a $3 sleeping mat, a backpack, a guitar, a Bible, and a journal.

Mike and Sam's account of living homeless is an eye opener to what it is really like to live on the streets. People turn away because you smell, they don't trust you because you are so ragged, and they don't help you because they assume you are on drugs or alcohol.

This story is one of faith and dependency on God, but even if you are not a Christian, it may answer some questions you've had and inspire you to help those in less fortunate situations.