Lillian Trasher: The Greatest Wonder in Egypt teaches kids how God cares for and meets the needs of orphans and widows.
Lillian Trasher opened an orphanage in Egypt as a single woman, something others told her was impossible. But due to her faith in the Lord's leading, God used her obedience to meet the needs of orphans and widows in powerful ways.
Recommended age range: 8-12
Strengths:
- Lillian's story is filled with the importance of trusting God.
- Readers can watch how God prepared Lillian to open an orphanage in Egypt through her obedience to go where God led her and willingness to learn from others.
- Readers are encouraged at the amazing ways God provided for Lillian and her ever growing orphanage over the years.
- Shares a moment of doubt Lillian had later in her ministry and how the Lord used the orphans she faithfully discipled to encourage her to keep trusting God to meet their needs.
- Shows how naturally Lillian weaved teaching the Bible and prayer to widows and orphans into daily life while still meeting real needs and how Lillian modeled a life of faith to thousands of children.
- Lillian's life emphasizes the value of perseverance to do what the Lord asks come what may and how God blesses that obedience.
- The radical obedience of Lillian almost feels reckless at times, but God met her every step along the way.