In March 2007, Debi returned to the roots of her nativity — Michigan — where she still resides and works at Remnant Publications. She has loved words since she picked up her first Dick and Jane primer. Using her fondness for linguistics, Debi has launched the beginnings of a blog site: Expect Large Things. Passionate about God’s second book, especially birds, she spends time photographing the evidence of His handiwork.

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Unbroken Jars
Unbroken Jars
Debi Tesser · Mar 15 5 minute read

“Dear Father in heaven, You know how little money I have for my family, but I choose to put You first. On everything I make, I will put 10% into the offering plate to further Your work.” Immediately, he counted the money in his pocket and gave 10% on the pitiful amount. Nevertheless, he promised God that he would continue to return 10% of his income, no matter what. Within three months, unexpected blessings began to happen. Alexander found a... Within three months, unexpected blessings began to happen. Alexander found a decent-paying job at a glass-making factory and knew he had experienced God’s love and fidelity. He continued to return his tithe faithfully to God.

Swallowed by Mercy
Swallowed by Mercy
Debi Tesser · Feb 14 6 minute read

God is always within our reach, so He knows where we are at all times, even if we try to run away. In that case, if God is always with us, do we need to be afraid when He calls us, even if the situation is less than desirable? Are we going to make God work overtime and do...

Miracle of Persistence
Miracle of Persistence
Debi Tesser · Jan 10 5 minute read

I called a local no-kill sanctuary, but they were full. A local veterinarian’s office offered several options, but my phone messages went unheeded. Finally, the Saturday night before Thanksgiving, I found the Facebook page for lost pets in the area. Someone had posted in May 2022 about a cat in town that looked...

Hope in the Stable of Desperation
Hope in the Stable of Desperation
Debi Tesser · Dec 1 9 minute read

Joseph could not be concerned with such things now. Mary and the Baby about to be birthed required his assistance. In the midst of the frenzy, he realized that being needed was a gift from God. His faith swelled. In the chill of the evening, with cows, sheep, goats, and a donkey as witnesses, he delivered the...

Severed Ears: My Sheep Hear My Voice
Severed Ears: My Sheep Hear My Voice
Debi Tesser · Oct 13 4 minute read

Among her injuries, Shellie’s right ear had been stripped from her head. The emergency room doctors did not believe they could save the organ, so they tossed it into the garbage can. Upon receiving permission from the on-call physicians to help her, Dr. Bennett retrieved her ear from the medical waste. He understood that he was like the other doctors and could not make things work on his own, but he knew...

Divine Relocations—Recognizing God’s Miraculous Hand in Moving
Divine Relocations—Recognizing God’s Miraculous Hand in Moving
Debi Tesser · Sep 11 3 minute read

“I’m praying that you move here.” Shocked, I asked the friendly stranger to repeat her words. I had retired just a few weeks prior, at least on paper, and my little schnauzer and I were on...

Rooftop Miracle
Rooftop Miracle
Debi Tesser · Aug 18 3 minute read

The thunder rumbled; lightning flashed in the darkening atmosphere. Olaf believed that God could divert the storm, so that is what he asked his heavenly Father to do. When Olaf put forth his petition before Heaven, the storm...

Instant Miracles
Instant Miracles
Debi Tesser · Jun 2 3 minute read

All of us began to boot up our computers so we could accomplish the project list for the day. Michelle tried several times before expressing exasperation that hers remained silent and black. Even the software engineer in the house could not revive the equipment. Remembering that we had not consulted with the Lord that morning, we stopped and gifted our hands and minds to our God almighty. We then returned to our business. Michelle clicked the “on” button one more time, and...

Water from a Rock on Another Mara
Water from a Rock on Another Mara
Debi Tesser · Apr 28 6 minute read

Friday, April 8, 2022, the miracles began. The drilling rig and big trucks arrived in Talek, adjacent to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, late in the day. While awaiting the MVO president’s arrival, the workers discovered...

Always Be Ready
Always Be Ready
Debi Tesser · Mar 2 5 minute read

“So why did you move here?” inquired Bill, the son of my landlord. “A divine appointment.” The answer surprised him, so I knew I had his ear.

Now I Know
Now I Know
Debi Tesser · Jan 20 7 minute read

While any child is a marvel from God, Isaac was a stunning birth to parents who could physically no longer bear children; furthermore, he was a reflection of God’s power. God worked many miracles for Abraham along the way, but the real miracle was...

Purging the Past
Purging the Past
Debi Tesser · Dec 9 4 minute read

We have three terms in the development of the Christian life: justification, sanctification, and glorification. All three have been ambiguous, at least for me. “Justification” seems to happen in the moment. “Glorification” apparently happens when Jesus comes. “Sanctification,” which is becoming holy, seems impossible.