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"Do you mean to say you have no food for tomorrow?" the Egyptian man sputtered. "Well, yes," Lillian replied. The man exclaimed, "How awful! Will you be able to sleep tonight?" One of the orphan girls laughed out loud and said, "Why, Mama never has any food for tomorrow, and she never loses sleep over it!""When Lillian Trasher founded Egypt's first orphanage, others thought that a lone American woman with no means of support would surely be killed or starve to death. But Lillian - certain of God's guidance - stood by her earlier promise to Him, 'If ever I can do anything for You, just let me know - and I'll do it.'In the midst of poverty, war, and deadly epidemics, Lillian faced each day with a heart of trust, modeling the life she hoped her children would someday live in their own homes. During fifty tumultuous years, the Mother of the Nile cared for thousands of desperate children, with unwavering faith that God does indeed look after the orphans.
Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
Paperback: 189 pages
Publisher: Y W A M Pub (December 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1576583058
ISBN-13: 978-1576583050
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 7.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #215,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #72 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Religious #1469 in Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity #1654 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Children's & Teens
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
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 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.
This biography challenged me to pray. Lillian was an aggresive servant of the Lord and much of her aggressiveness was on her knees. What she was able to do was remeniscent of the Gladys Aylward story. A marvelous and compelling story.
This series of books is captivating! I enjoy them every bit as much as my children do. Even my nearly 14-year old son cannot put them down! We own about 4 of them now - but my children have requested the entire series. Little-by-little, hopefully we can do that for them!The books are exciting, moving, and are great faith-builders. The missionaries featured become heroes in the eyes of my children. I cannot recommend this series high enough. Hope you'll give it a try!
Lillian was an artist who was seeking her independence by applying for a job with the Atlanta newspaper, Georgian. On the train there she met Mattie Perry who ran the Faith Orphanage in NC. Mattie offered Lillian a job as her assistant which was not what young Lillian wanted! In a few days though, Lillian found herself at Mattie's door & worked at the orphanage for over 5 years until God called her to Africa. With no financial/church backing Lillian started out on her trip & saw God's miraculous provision step by step. She arrived at a mission house in Assiout (Asyut), Egypt, Nov 1910 where she was soon handed her first baby causing a big upset at the mission house, resulting in Lillian having to find a new home. That was the start of an amazing story of incredible faith & God's almighty provision.Lillian Trasher - 1887 to 1961Read this absolutely amazing story of how God used this ordinary woman to make a HUGE difference in the lives of thousands of children. Suitable for the whole family, we read this during family devotions. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
"Lillian Trashed" was really good. I would suggest it to anyone 10 and up, who was interested in missions or a particular missionary. Janet and Geoff are the only writers I read when reading this genre of books. This book is one of my favs because of the message of trusting God that Lillian portrays throughout her life.
Benge writes about our heroes and heroines in an easy, brilliant way. Lillian Trasher, an unassuming, loving, dynamo of a woman, gave her life, her love to thousands of orphans and their families and always gave God the credit for her every day miracles.
I loved this book. This true story of a woman who allowed her faith to guide her and learned what it means to truly depend on God for all her needs and the needs of others. its a wonderful book of encouragement and challenge.
I gave this book a 5 star rating because Lillian is an amazing roll model of full committment to Christ.As a teen ager she gave up her marriage plans, friends, parents wishes and the luxuries she enjoyed.She had a deep calling by the Lord to care for orphans and this calling led her to her amazing ministry to thousandsof orphans in Egypt. Her journey was a life of total dependance on God to provide every need on a daily basis. Herlove and radiance shines through the book.
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