The Quilt of Life A Patchwork of Devotional Thoughts. This popular book contains a series of heartwarming stories demonstrating how God designs the patterns of our lives. He uses the sometimes plain and unattractive pieces of our lives to produce the exquisite finished product, our quilt of life, demonstrating His love and goodness. If you relish a good story then you'll enjoy this book. Each devotion begins with a story, offering insights into peaceful, successful and godly living. Life is a patchwork of separate experiences that come together into a unified whole-much like a handmade quilt. God is the Designer of our days, the One Who quilts the fabric of our existence. In addition to the encouraging devotional material, the book includes a bonus feature: practical tips for the quilter. People who never pick up a needle enjoy the book because of the encouraging stories.