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More of God Book

Want to experience more of God’s power and presence in your quiet time and all day? Learn how with the book More of God. Read free sample chapters today.

About More of God

Most of us long to experience more of God in our daily lives, yet we’re too distracted by a busy schedule, our own anxious thoughts, and even social media to hear His voice. We can’t slow down long enough to receive what God wants to give us.

Betsy de Cruz has learned that opening small windows to invite God in can make a big difference in our day. In More of God, Betsy invites us to a fresh sense of God’s presence as we rediscover:

  • How spending 20 minutes with God leads to more peace and joy all day
  • Ways to conquer distraction and grow our prayer lives
  • Simple solutions to help us hear God’s voice as we read Scripture
  • Creative ideas for making quiet time a delight instead of a duty
  • Hope and help when life gets too hard to have a quiet time

Order your copy here and learn to take small steps towards God and experience more of His power and presence.

Want to experience more of God’s power and presence in your quiet time and all day? Learn how with the book More of God. Read free sample chapters today.

Two Resources for Bible Study and Book Club Leaders (Click on images to download.)

Free More of God Bible Study Guide

This 7-week guide will takes you and your group through the both the book More of God and the Gospel of Mark. You’ll have opportunity to try out ideas in the book as you read through Mark. Each meeting also includes an activity highlighted in the book.

Free Book Club Discussion Guide

Looking for a new book for your book club? This guide has discussion questions and activities for groups. This book will help you grow: More of Guide: A Distracted Woman's Guide to More Meaningful Quiet Times.

What People Are Saying:

“In More of God, Betsy de Cruz writes with an engaging blend of personality, humor, spiritual depth, and practical help for equipping women to draw closer to God through a regular quiet time. Honest and relatable, Betsy shares her own challenges with distractions and unpacks a variety of strategies and tools for mental focus and increased depth in Bible reading, reflection, and prayer. With good instructions and creative ideas, Betsy fills our toolbox with both standard Bible study tips as well as many I have not seen before. I love discovering new ideas for enhancing my time with God!”

—Ginger Harrington, author of Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life, co-founder of Planting Roots: Strength to Thrive in Military Life

“I love Betsy’s honesty about her own struggle with distraction in her daily walk with Christ—I can totally relate!  Her book will help you create space and recapture the joy of regularly quieting your soul and basking in all that God has for you.  My favorite quote? ‘God whispers louder than the world’s noise, if we’ll only listen.’”

 —Jenny Adams, Women’s Ministry Coordinator, Park Springs Bible Church, Arlington, Texas

“Betsy de Cruz helps distracted girls like me discover do-able strategies for Bible study. I loved the hands-on ideas to help me move from “dullsville” to “delight” by spending just 5 to 15 minutes a day in the Word. I will be taking a personal mini-retreat soon with my colored pencils and new prayer journal to create my prayer map. This book is a treasure, and I plan on sharing its practical wisdom with all my girlfriends.”

—Lyli Dunbar, writer, speaker, and coach, Proverbs 31 Ministries First 5 writing team

“I have a short list of women I dream of meeting one day. Betsy is on that list. Her years of seeking God have rewarded her with a deep understanding of our King. This book shows how to discover “daily outpourings of fresh grace” by learning how to connect with God. The practical, down-to-earth tips Betsy shares are perfect for both new believers as well as more experienced Christ followers. I’ve come away with several new ideas I can’t wait to implement! I highly recommend this book to any sister hungry for more of God.”

—Arabah Joy, author of Trust without Borders and Praying the Promises, online mentor at Arabahjoy.com

“Though Betsy de Cruz and I have never met or lived in the same city, we are sisters in the same spiritual sorority. As a kid she wanted to be a nun; I wanted to be a monk. As adults we both hunger for quiet time and a closer relationship with God. But family-life, lengthy to-do lists, and short attention spans continue to vie for center stage. In her confessional, humorous, and wise book More of God: A Distracted Woman’s Guide to More Meaningful Quiet Times, Betsy offers distracted soul sisters practical and accessible ways to return God to the center of our lives.

—Sybil MacBeth, author of Praying in Color: Drawing A New Path to God and The Season of the Nativity: Confessions and Practices of an Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Extremist.

“Would you like to begin to really enjoy your life more? This book can help! Betsy de Cruz shows you how to find meaning in life by making more of your relationship with God. Through wonderful stories, Scripture, examples, and practical tips, you will discover how to create ample space in your life to enjoy God’s presence. Whether you are a new believer or you’ve been walking with the Lord for years, you will benefit from reading these pages. I whole-heartedly recommend this book!”

—Melanie Redd, women’s ministry leader and speaker, author of How to Win Your Child’s Heart for Life and Stepping Closer to the Savior

“I was hooked from the first page of the introduction as if Betsy had a view into my own daily struggles to stay focused and keep prayer a priority each day. I write and teach about prayer, yet I, too, get distracted from prayer – regularly! I loved learning Betsy’s approach to many of my personal favorite ways to pray, along with some new ideas I can’t wait to try. If you struggle to focus in your prayers or pray consistently, you’re not alone. Take heart from Betsy’s down-to-earth encouragement and find more focus and depth in your prayers!”

—Kathryn Shirey, author of Pray Deep: Ignite Your Prayer Life, speaker, and prayer mentor at kathrynshirey.com

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Order your copy of More of God and learn how to take small steps to experience more of God's power and presence.

Order your copy of More of God and learn how to take small steps to experience more of God's power and presence.

Order your copy of More of God and learn how to take small steps to experience more of God's power and presence.

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I believe overwhelmed women can learn to take small steps to experience more of God's presence and power in their lives. When we hear God's voice through His Word, He calms our fears and frees us to receive His peace and joy. Read More…

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Encouraging women to pursue Jesus and live out His purposes. ⬇️I'd love to give you Free Quiet Time Renewal Guide.

Happy Easter! So grateful to celebrate little Leon Happy Easter! So grateful to celebrate little Leon's first Easter with Elijah, Camilla, and the rest of the family ❤️
I'm so grateful God held little Leon in His hands I'm so grateful God held little Leon in His hands and delivered him safely into this world one week ago today!

Camilla and Elijah are doing such a great job as parents already, and we have a cute little cuddlebug to hold and marvel over! Abuelo José is in awe to be able to hold such a little guy! (PSA, last photo is the best!)

I keep marveling over God's faithful care and keep coming back to this verse: "From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you." Psalm 71:6

#grandbaby #baby #grandmother #thanks
1. When you and your daughter are students at the 1. When you and your daughter are students at the same seminary.  2. And your husband is on staff there!❤️
So excited to begin at @dallasseminary this fall! Diving into Systematic Theology as a first step to my Masters in Christian Education 😍🎉
Such a fun evening last night at Convocation.
Feliz Navidad from the Cruz family! ❤️🎄 We Feliz Navidad from the Cruz family! ❤️🎄

We've enjoyed such a fun and memorable Christmas season. So grateful for family,  loved ones, and for the way Advent cheers our spirits and reminds us of the wonder of Jesus' coming to earth.

#feliznavidad #merrychristmas #advent #joy  #family
I'm so grateful for all the ways God showed up at I'm so grateful for all the ways God showed up at our Women's Christmas Lunch with @northwestbiblewomen . ❤️🎄 This was the biggest party I've ever hosted, totally beyond my capacity. I'm giving God thanks for the amazing people who made it possible:
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#2 Cindy Douglas, our Women's Christmas Lunch Coordinator. So gifted.

#3 Our Ninja team who did the work to pull everything off.

#4 Our speakers, @rebeccacarrell  and @beca.inke . So talented. Filled with the Holy Spirit.

(Amazing worship team is not pictured! 😭)

#5 Fabulous table hostesses, who decorated the tables and made women feel welcome.

#6 Men who volunteered to serve, including my own José!

#7 Northwest group life team women, who served as table hostesses and supported me in those moments when I thought I'd lose my mind! 😂

(Not pictured are our lovely greeters and my dear daughter Camilla, who was at my side, one of my best friends. ❤️)

#thanks to all of you! What amazing #teamwork ! ❤️🎄

#joy #christmas #northwestbiblewomen gratitude
Best Thanksgiving ever! So grateful for family and Best Thanksgiving ever! So grateful for family and the blessing of getting to celebrate together. 🍁🦃🍁 (Best surprise ever was when @mcruzpeti walked in the door all the way from Michigan! Apparently everyone in the family knew he was coming except for José and I. ❤️)

#thanksgiving #surprise #fun #family
Fortunately, I was not in charge of decorating for Fortunately, I was not in charge of decorating for Sugar and Dice this weekend! Where I would have plunked down autumn leaves and fake pumpkins, my friend Mary had a vision to make our women's social beautiful with these flower arrangments and white pumpkin candleholders.

For me, our event was a fun celebration of women's gifts, and the fact that we are better together!

@kristenains had a great idea, organization, and menu planning skills.
@emileemeeks gave it a cute name and promoted it.
@marystoelzing made it beautiful (and got her husband and his wheelbarrow to bring in all the pumpkins).
@raisinshan led us through the ins and outs of Bunco!
@heyjayes had a willing heart to help with setup.

So grateful to get to serve with such an amazing team of women and for our @northwestbiblewomen community. ♥️

#pumpkins #flowers #northwestbiblewomen #fall #fallfun #bettertogether #community
I'm smiling about the first day of fall even thoug I'm smiling about the first day of fall even though it's 97 degrees outside in Dallas. I love fresh starts and new seasons. 🍁🍂

It's almost 6 months now since I started a new role as women's minister at Northwest Bible Church. I'm so grateful for how God has helped me up to now and for the lovely community of women I get to serve. I've been stretched in new ways, and I'm learning more about desperate dependence on Jesus! He's showing me that the most important thing I can do to serve others well is to cultivate a quiet spirit that waits on God, listens for His voice, and trusts His power instead of running ahead on my own steam! 😅

I'm looking forward to the coming season and continuing to learn how to seek more of God's presence and and trust His power.

Also looking forward to cooler days! What are you looking forward to in this new season? 🍂🍁

#moreofGod #fall #newseason #learning #spiritualgrowth  #rest #autumn
He's the best! So grateful for 28 years with José He's the best! So grateful for 28 years with José. A sense of humor was #3 on the list of qualities I hoped for in a husband, and we're still laughing together. God has been so faithful and good. 

#anniversary #gratitude #joy #laughter
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