Strength for My Path - by Maureen E Wise (Leather Bound)

Book Synopsis

Step into the wonder of God's creation.

Escaping from the stress of daily life to a rugged cliff or the depths of a forest offers time for peaceful thought. In Strength for My Path, Maureen E. Wise shares fifty-two devotions to ponder on your next hike.

Featuring daily Scripture and prayer, these reflections from the trail will

• provide hiking tips and nature facts,
• encourage responsible creation care,
• heighten your wonder in the world around you, and
• deepen your love of creation and the Creator.

Whether you're on a day hike or only have a few minutes to spare before work, Strength for My Path is the perfect companion for quality time with your heavenly Father in the wonderful world he has made.

Review Quotes

Maureen Wise has created a gift for hikers who want to connect their love of nature with their love of God. These short, digestible devotions cover a wide variety of topics and Bible verses. In this handy book, a hiker can find the perfect centering contemplation for before, during, or after their encounter with creation.
Rev. Dr. Leah Schade, author of For the Beauty of the Earth, Rooted and Rising, Creation-Crisis Preaching, and others


Strength for My Path is a fun and faithful hiking devotional for Christians. This guide blends the beauty of nature with daily spiritual insights, offering a trailside companion for your walk of faith. These devotions will help deepen your connection to God's creation. Lace up your boots and let Strength for My Path be your daily inspiration on the trail and in your Christian journey!
Rev. Corey Turnpenny, pastor of Church in the Wild, NY


This devotional is a great resource for meditating on God's presence in nature and all around us. It has the potential to inspire intimate reflection and interaction with the Divine.
Marybeth Gallagher, author of Prayer Book for our Planet

About the Author

Maureen E. Wise has worked in the fields of environment or sustainability for her entire career. She worked in stream restoration, helping fish return to streams polluted by acid mine drainage. Maureen also worked at two institutions of higher education to help them become greener places to learn, live, work, and play. She's taught sustainability classes at the college level and is currently employed as a sustainability consultant. She sits on the board of an arts and sustainability nonprofit, Upcycle Parts Shop, and formerly was on the board of a watershed partnership. Her family has solar panels on their roof, and she is an obsessive home composter. Maureen is happiest on a trail, in a kayak, or curled up with a book. She lives in a Cleveland suburb with her husband, middle-grade son, and three cats. Maureen also writes eco-themed cozy mysteries and other novels under the pen name Iris March.