The people, places, and things mentioned in Time's Cross Stitching are the cross-stitches, skillfully woven by God, that have formed the picture of our lives. He takes every experience, challenge, and trial to create His masterpiece. The stitches appear as a beautiful array of colors and patterns on the surface. Yet as humans, we often focus on the underside-the mess of dropped stitches, mistakes, knots, and loose strings formed out of our sorrow, loneliness, and tragedy.

These appear as a tangled mess of yarn and thread. But, even the mistakes are part of the divine design, adding depth and character to our tapestry. It is these circumstances and events which mold our faith and deepen our love for the Lord. And faith is the thread that holds our tapestry together, even amid life's most challenging moments.

Without faith, we ponder if there is a grand design or purpose from God for us, particularly when we view our lives from the jumbled side containing the errors and muddled threads. Choosing to see our lives through a heavenly lens is important. Stitch-by-stitch and moment by moment, our Heavenly Father is intricately guiding us through life, working out His heavenly blueprint. And He lovingly provides moments of stillness where we can gain greater perspective in viewing His work of art, that is our life. The teachings and verses in this book will help readers understand that, like an artist, God is fashioning a beautiful life for us with love and purpose.