Bestselling Author Brings Back the Praise

Dr. Michael Youssef and Charisma House are pleased to announce the upcoming release of the 20th anniversary edition of Empowered By Praise: Experiencing God’s Presence and Power When You Give Him Glory on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

Readers can expect Dr. Youssef to guide them into a richer understanding of admiration for God that will forever change their relationship with Him. Filled with practical, scriptural guidance and stories from his own life, Youssef’s book explores the blessings, challenges, elements and power of worship.

“Praise honors the Lord, but it also changes you—drawing you into His nearness, guiding you in your daily life and opening the door to His power,” Youssef explains. The 20th anniversary edition provides powerful ways to give God glory that result in deeper spiritual growth and transformation.

Youssef notes, “Praise is our foremost means of inviting God to take up residence with us and to establish His presence, authority and purpose in every aspect of our lives.”

Empowered by Praise is practical and personal, as Youssef discusses the role of praise in his life. Referencing the real-life applications of our adoration, he challenges readers, “Praise produces five major benefits in our lives. … It reveals our true beliefs, and it refocuses our thinking and feelings. Praise is the route to deep fellowship with God, and it establishes the reign of God in our lives. Finally, praise reinforces the truth of who we are and who God is.

Available Tuesday, Sept. 7, Empowered By Praise: Experiencing God’s Presence and Power When You Give Him Glory includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide for individuals and small groups.

Youssef was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before coming to the United States and fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming an American citizen. He holds degrees from Moore College in Sydney, Australia, and Fuller Theological Seminary in California, with a Ph.D. in social anthropology from Emory University. He founded The Church of The Apostles, which was the launching pad for Leading The Way’s international ministry. Dr. Youssef has authored more than 50 books, including popular titles like Saving Christianity? and Hope for This Present Crisis.

Youssef hosts the popular TV and radio broadcast Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, which airs more than 13,000 times every week across six continents in 27 languages—reaching audiences in nearly every major city in the world. His programs attract tens of millions of viewers weekly in the U.S. on major TV networks, including TBN, Daystar, Fox Business, Lifetime, GOD TV, CTN, NRB TV and more.

Equipped with a keen understanding of the Bible, the Middle East, sociological trends in the Western world and popular Christian worldview issues, Youssef is a sought-after voice whose expertise is regularly requested on both secular and Christian media, including Huckabee, Fox & Friends, Eric Metaxas, The Hugh Hewitt Show, The Christian Post, Fox News, Hannity, Glenn Beck, The 700 Club and more. He and his wife reside in Atlanta and have four grown children and 11 grandchildren. {eoa}