Years ago, I coined the term Grace Machines to describe people and organizations that automatically, tirelessly, and powerfully express God’s grace, providing a foretaste of his kingdom. While the simplest definition of grace is unmerited favor, it’s actually much more. Among other things, grace is unwavering, often shocking, and utterly countercultural – and it’s expressed through things like love, forgiveness, service, and sacrifice.
I have long been fascinated with the idea of using robots to represent Grace Machines. What follows are images developed by several artists/illustrators to help me render them. Enjoy.
2012, Jason Van Dorsten, Grace Machine sketches
2013, Amanda Bartoe, Grace Machine sketches
2013, Amanda Bartoe, Grace Machines logo (shown on business card)
2021, GABO, Radical Love robot (LK627) plus initial concept sketches for Saving Power robot (RM116)
2021, Jeremy Grant, initial concept sketches of Saving Power robot (RM116)
2025, Gage Vance, highly refined concept renderings of Radical Love robot (LK627)
2025, Gage Vance, final Radical Love robot (LK627)
