In July 2021, God placed Debi at yet another crossroads. She retired, knowing God was leading. But where? Nearly a year later, she and her then 14-year-old schnauzer embarked on a 2,200-mile journey to move from Michigan to Washington State where God’s clear call established them. Today, Debi writes and photographs nature more than ever, including cougar tracks in the snow on her deck. She also works closely with Mara Vision Outreach, a ministry that teaches the Maasai and Samburu tribes in Kenya about Jesus.

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The $100 Miracle
The $100 Miracle
Debi Tesser · Jun 14 3 minute read

When I learned of her death, I prayed for her husband. She hadn’t spoken of their financial need of late, but I also sensed that there was a huge monetary obligation with medical expenses because of her stroke and the funeral. Just a few hours later I was going through some things when I opened an envelope from my bank. Inside was a crisp...

Miracle of the Fallen Trees
Miracle of the Fallen Trees
Debi Tesser · May 5 3 minute read

Even though there was no other vehicle within sight, out of the misty rain stepped a police offer. We were in the middle of nowhere, no houses, no traffic, no moose (fortunately), but there was help. He asked where we were going, and he pointed us down a road I had...

King Jehoshaphat’s Faith-Growing Dilemma
King Jehoshaphat’s Faith-Growing Dilemma
Debi Tesser · Apr 2 6 minute read

Freedom is not the independence to do what we want or the absence of distress. Real freedom is the deep-seated confidence that God does have our best interests at heart and will provide for all our needs, even if the ordeal is very uncomfortable and difficult.

Trust God and Do the Next Thing
Trust God and Do the Next Thing
Debi Tesser · Feb 1 5 minute read

The disciples had not seen much of Jesus since His resurrection. They wallowed in a mire of questions with no answers. They needed to do something. But what? “I'm going fishing!” Peter jumped up and stomped off with purpose toward the fishing vessel. Bewildered, the others followed.