Fostering Hope: A Prayerbook for Foster & Adoptive Families

In this first-of-its-kind prayerbook for adoptive and foster families, draws from a wealth of traditions, viewpoints, and understandings to show the love of God made evident in the courageous acts of adopting and fostering children. From short prayers to essays, this book seeks to draw on the fullness of adoption and fostering to show that God is both with and for us in the movement of our lives. From prayers about birth families to blessings at the dinner table, this book is for those seeking to craft their prayer life around the foster and adoptive experience. is a pastor, author, and activist. Having been featured on CNN, MTV, and ABC's , Lee is now most passionate about making sure his adopted daughters receive the fullest life he can offer. A graduate of Duke University and Appalachian State University, he lives in Statesville, North Carolina, with his wife, Stephanie; his daughters, Phoenix and Athena; and their poodle, Frank.