Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America Tapa blanda - 2005
de Mike Yankoski
Mike and Sam found their beds under bridges and received handouts from strangers for five months . . . by their own choice. Yankoski gives a firsthand account of their story, providing insight into the reality of street life.
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Detalles
- Título Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America
- Autor Mike Yankoski
- Encuadernación Tapa blanda
- Edición Later Printing
- Páginas 256
- Volúmenes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial Multnomah Books, Sisters, Oregon, U.S.A.
- Fecha de publicación March 31, 2005
- Ilustrado Sí
- Features Illustrated, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781590524022 / 1590524020
- Peso 0.42 libras (0.19 kg)
- Dimensiones 8.26 x 5.19 x 0.61 pulgadas (20.98 x 13.18 x 1.55 cm)
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Temas
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Theometrics: Evangelical
- Library of Congress subjects Homelessness - United States, Homeless persons - United States
- Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 2004027331
- Dewey Decimal Code B
Extracto
FOREWORD TO THE UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION
by Francis Chan
I would like to write a few words about Mike Yankoski, and then I’ll give some thoughts about his book. . . I am a very
skeptical person, and I struggle with cynicism. Like most people, I have heard so many lies that now I have a hard time trusting. I even struggle when reading a good book, because in the back of my mind I’m wondering if the person who wrote it is for real.
So what is it about Mike that inclines me to trust him? The sacrifices he has made.
Sacrifice promotes believability.
The apostle Paul defended his ministry in 2 Corinthians 11 with a list of hardships he endured. It was his suffering for the sake of the gospel that gave credence to his message. Paul showed that he genuinely believed what he taught. Why else would he suffer as he did? His argument in 1 Corinthians 15 is similar as he explains the foolishness of his lifestyle if the gospel isn’t true.
While there are many who say they live for eternity, Mike and his wife, Danae, are among the few I actually believe. Their actions have shown me that I can trust them. You can too.
Now about the book. . .
I was warned when entering seminary that if I was not careful, a dangerous habit could form: I could learn to read
the Bible and do nothing in response. I still remember our seminary president warning us that study to the neglect of
action becomes easier and easier with each occurrence. We should be terrified if we have mastered the art of becoming convicted and doing nothing in response. Don’t read Mike’s book if you’re not willing to change your attitude and actions toward the homeless.
As a person who considers himself sensitive to the needs of the rejected in our country, I learned from this book that I still have a ways to go. I look forward to seeing the changes God will bring about in my life because of it.
Mike shows much grace in pointing out weaknesses our churches may have in caring for the poor. It is embarrassing
to admit, but I have often struggled with pride when encountering the homeless. I can’t say that I usually see them as having equal worth with me, much less consider them as “better” than myself (Philippians 2:3). Like many, I have found myself at times working to avoid rather than seeking to engage.
Far from condemning, this book actually causes me to look forward to my next encounter with those living on the
streets. I believe it will do the same for you. As I followed Mike’s journey and tried to put myself in his shoes, it caused me to love Jesus more. As I thought of what a struggle it would be for me to leave my comforts, it stirred a greater adoration toward my Savior, who emptied Himself to dwell with us.
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid
down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our
lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions
and sees his brother in need but has no pity on
him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children,
let us not love with words or tongue but with
actions and in truth. (1 John 3:16–18)
I pray that the story of Mike and Sam’s five-month journey causes you to eagerly anticipate your next encounter with a homeless man or woman, created in the image of God. —FRANCIS CHAN
Reseñas en medios
Citas
- CBA Retailers, 04/01/2005, Page 40
- Christian Retailing, 07/04/2005, Page 75
- Publishers Weekly, 03/14/2005, Page 64
- School Library Journal, 07/01/2005, Page 134
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