Why "But for Grace Studio"
"But for the grace of God there go I."
I chose this name for my business because my life has been defined by God’s grace. God’s grace protected me, even when I placed myself in harms way. He loved me regardless of my sin and never once took His loving hand away. Grace. When I became an adult and struggled, saw other’s struggle, and was tempted to judge people; I came to realize the power of these words, “There but for the grace of God go I.” Grace! All of us need grace, forgiveness, love, and acceptance.
According to Gary Martin, creator of the Phrase Finder website the origin of this phrase is unclear. However, the story “most widely circulated is that the phrase was first spoken by the English evangelical preacher and martyr, John Bradford (circa 1510–1555). He is said to have uttered the variant of the expression - "There but for the grace of God, goes John Bradford", when seeing criminals being led to the scaffold. He didn't enjoy that grace for long, however. He was burned at the stake in 1555, although, by all accounts he remained sanguine about his fate and is said to have suggested to a fellow victim that "We shall have a merry supper with the Lord this night". (Martin, Phrases)
By the grace of God—I too will one day be part of that happy marriage supper of the Lamb! There because of the grace of God I will go into eternity and live in the presence of Jesus.
Martin, G. (n.d.). “there but for the grace of god, go i” - the meaning and origin of this phrase. phrases.org.uk.
About the Author/Artist
We have made quality our habit. It’s not something that we just strive for – we live by this principle every day.
I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I became a Christian at the age of six and have remained steadfast in my faith throughout my life. I am blessed to be the mother of four children, which I homeschooled from kindergarten through high school, and have seven grandchildren. When my last child graduated from high school, I decided to go to college and complete a Ph.D. in history, so I could teach at the college level. I am deeply committed to my walk with Christ and actively involved in encouraging others in their faith. Because of my deep love for children and my belief that Christ has a special place in His heart for little ones, I have chosen to devote my time to creating stories that provide practical examples of what it looks like to walk in Jesus’s steps.
