Janet BengeLillian Trasher: The Greatest Wonder in Egypt (Christian Heroes: Then and Now)

I homeschool my kids and we use these Christian Hero books as part of our reading/Bible material. Almost all of them are wonderful, thought provoking and tear jerking. I don't think there are missionaries like this anymore, willing to sacrifice all of their personal desires for the glory of God.

We read these together as a family. We usually are deeply touched by these stories of faithfulness but this one really penetrated deeply to our hearts.

This easy read should inspire most people. It is a short biography of a woman who opened an orphanage in Egypt during the early part of the 20th century. Having little to no money, you learn how God always provided for and the orphans in the most incredible ways.

I recently did a homeschooling unit on Ancient Egypt with my lower elementary kids. But I really wanted to connect their study, somehow, to present day Egypt. Obviously there is not much connection since Egypt is currently Muslim rather than polytheistic. So I settled on reading this biography to the kids. I thought giving them some information about a Christian missionary would help them bridge that gap.It definitely did. This book was awesome. My kids loved it, and I think it worked almost better than a devotional. My eight year old just couldn't get over how many thousands of children Lillian helped. She was like a modern day St. Nicholas, or an African George Mueller. When we looked on Amazon for another book on her, we couldn't find one in print. That makes this book even more valuable as her story is one children can relate to very easily. I was worried that they might be scared by some of the things that happened to her, but they came away in awe.Lastly, it is very difficult to find great stories about missionaries in North Africa/Middle East. You don't want to miss this! Thanks to YWAM for including this amazing testimony from that region.

I am amazed at all one woman was able to do. Her dependence on God for each meal and her commitment to thousands of children inspires me beyond words. This is a must read!

i really enjoyed learning about this remarkable missionary. written at level for high school'ers so a fast and easy read. i share this book in the prison i work at and everyone who reads it has enjoyed it

A story of a women who spent her life for others. Great must be her reward in heaven. Well written.

This book was so inspiringIt is so exitibg to realize you can trust in God only for help and not rely pn a person to suport youI think Lilian realized that people fail you but God does notHow interesting

This biography of Lillian Trasher is precious.She gave up everything for Jesus, including a dearly beloved fiance just 10 days before the wedding, and in return, He gave her everything she needed. By trusting Him, His leading, and His provision, she was prevented from going the wrong way, given all the training, experience, and introductions necessary, and led to Assiout, Egypt.It wasn't long before she was given a baby to care for, and she quickly found her first orphanage to rent. Soon, other children were given, and subsequently she and her children were building a new orphanage, which soon grew to 500 children, aswell as some widows.Lillian demonstrated her love, and her love for Jesus, to her children, her neighbours, and everyone she met. She made many really good friends. Then in 1927 Jesus brought revival to the orphanage, when for 5 days, children confessed their sins and were transformed, even going into the surrounding area to take the gospel to others, where many local people became Christians.However, in 1933, Official mistrust over Christian orphanages resulted in 70 muslem children being removed from her care: this at the time of the Great Depression, when gifting fell, and by the end of the year there were debts, no food, and Lillian was exhausted and unwell. So she prayed, and the children prayed, and emptied the larder for one last meal. After noon the next day, a miracle: $1,000 in a letter.Another miracle during WW2, when clothes had worn out and food was almost non-existent [for 900 children], and she called for 24 hours of prayer: a telegram the next morning called her to meet the Ambassador the next day in Cairo, who presented her with a rescued ship-load of Red Cross clothing, bedding, and food; carriage paid!One more miracle: no cholera, despite an epidemic, and a new child brought in with it, who quickly died: but Lillian had prayed.Another miracle: a devastating fire spreading from the boys' dormitory stopped abruptly in its tracks just as Lillian prayed.Her message for American Conventions in 1960 was: "Make a start on what God has asked you to do, and don't wait for all the pieces to fall into place first". She returned to Egypt early, in failing health, and died on 17th December 1961, aged 74, having cared for about 10,000 children and widows. She was missed terribly.Her secret: "I just stayed with the work God gave me to do. I did not quit".She said, aged 74: "My babies are not orphans to me; they are the dearest things I have in life. I pray for them and dream of them..."What a remarkable example for us to follow!

I was so impressed with this woman. The author tells her story well and allows the missionary's character to shine through the story. It is not a poetic piece, but telling the facts of her story type of book. I found it interesting and well written. Of course, Lillian Trasher's life reads like a novel anyway.

Its amazing to read about the wonderful work God did in Egypt. Clearly written, I couldn't put the book down.A must read.

As usual very well written story of an extraordinary woman. We loved the pace, adventure and inspiration that this story brings.

It is one of the most touching christian books I have ever read. It's an inspiring story about how God cared for the orphaned little ones and their faithful American mama in the 20th century Egypt.