by Yang Ziyue 1002578448, Shen Cha 1002580763

Feng Linghang 1002580259, Lan Yunen 1002580895

Guo Xiangxiang 1002581141

A former advertising planner from Shijiazhuang, China, whose handmade artworks reflect a life transformed by grace through hardship and healing.

The Former Advertising Chaser of Worldly Success

A busy mother from Shijiazhuang, she once trusted hard work alone determines life. She chased client recognition as an ad planner and dismissed faith as weakness, unaware her career-built identity could easily collapse—until a huge professional failure rewrote her life.

A folk-style painting depicting villagers holding personal notes, symbolizing Grace’s mission to collect ordinary life stories and share hope through them.

Career Collapse & The Revelation of Grace

Left alone in her empty office, she realized her value built on career success was meaningless. Lost and empty, she turned to faith and found grace no job could offer.

Grace draws on scripture to talk about success and suffering.

She said, “The pearl parable reminds us spiritual truth outweighs worldly gains. Others may judge us, yet we bear each other’s burdens. My core faith is simple: God is love.” —  Grace Li

Golden lotus artwork created by her, representing the grace she encountered at her lowest point

Ministry Did Not Choose Me — Grace Chased Me

She never planned to be a preacher, stating grace drove her to ministry. Eager to share hope, she faced slow church progress, criticism and financial strain, nearly quitting after three tough years. She prayed all night when ready to leave. Though hardships stayed, inner peace calmed her fears, and she chose to keep serving.

The flamingo print was made by her, symbolizing her past obsession with glamorous external recognition.

Today, she collects ordinary people’s stories and shares the hope of grace. Her story reveals a simple truth: those who abandon empty worldly success will unexpectedly meet grace. The handmade paintings and ceramics beside her stand as proof of how grace changed her once success-obsessed self.

Three artworks reflecting Grace’s journey—from pursuing worldly success to finding peace and comfort through grace.