“To abide is to dwell or continue. Therefore, we dwell with Christ and He with us. This relationship is designed to “continue” without end. This can only happen if we accept Christ as the Redeemer, align our lives with Him, inviting and accepting His spirit to be with us, in other words becoming one with Him. To accept Christ means we will keep His commandments.”
– an excerpt from the book
ARPress is honored to publish “Called to Discipleship: Turning to Christ with Full Purpose of Heart” by Michael Steven Purles. This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
In “Called to Discipleship: Turning to Christ with Full Purpose of Heart,” author Michael Steven Purles invites readers on a deeply personal and scripturally grounded journey toward true discipleship in Jesus Christ. This spiritually rich book offers more than instruction—it provides a heartfelt call to action for every believer seeking to draw nearer to the Savior. Drawing inspiration from Peter’s journey—from fisherman to fearless apostle—the book illustrates how Christ lovingly shapes His followers through experience, repentance, faith, and service. Using insights from the Bible and the Book of Mormon, Purles carefully teaches how turning to Christ “with full purpose of heart” transforms both understanding and character. The text blends doctrinal clarity, reflective questions, and spiritual invitations, creating a devotional experience that both instructs and uplifts. It is not simply about learning of Christ but becoming like Him—through humility, meekness, love, and steadfast faith.
Michael Steven Purles is an author who has served as a business skills trainer, as well as a business manager throughout much of his adult life. His writing opportunities have followed two parallel but different pathways, one for business and the other for personal life experiences. You will recognize in his writing a specific focus on finding strength for and helping to lift burdens that are a part of each person’s life. A special focus is on our personal relationship with Jesus Christ and becoming one of His true disciples.
The book opens with a powerful image from John 21, where the resurrected Christ asks Peter three times, “Lovest thou me?” This question becomes the heartbeat of the entire work. Purles explores how Peter’s journey—from uncertainty to unwavering faith—mirrors the spiritual transformation every disciple must undergo. Through chapters such as “Peter’s Affirmation” and “The Invitation and the Call,” readers witness the process of conversion, repentance, and calling—a path that begins with accepting Christ’s invitation to “Come, follow me.” As the narrative unfolds, Purles connects Peter’s experiences with modern discipleship, reminding readers that Christ continues to ask each of us to show our love through obedience, service, and trust.
Each chapter delves into spiritual attributes essential for discipleship—meekness, humility, patience, love, and submission—emphasizing that these traits are not merely moral ideals but divine qualities cultivated through the Savior’s grace. Purles invites readers to ponder their own faith journeys, asking reflective questions that deepen personal application. The teachings extend to family relationships, service, and leadership, highlighting that discipleship is not a Sunday pursuit but a lifelong pattern of covenant living. The book concludes with a vision of joyful transformation—becoming “saints” through Christ’s refining love and inheriting the peace and purpose that come from walking His path with full devotion.
“Called to Discipleship” stands out as a spiritual roadmap for modern believers. In a world where faith is often shallow or distracted, this book calls Christians to return to the essence of discipleship—to love, follow, and serve Christ completely. Its blend of scripture, reflection, and personal invitation makes it ideal for personal study, family devotion, or small-group discussion. Readers will find themselves challenged to examine their hearts and inspired to live more faithfully, more humbly, and more joyfully. What makes it truly compelling is its balance of doctrinal depth and heartfelt devotion—a rare combination that teaches the mind, stirs the heart, and transforms the soul.
For anyone seeking a closer walk with Christ, Called to Discipleship is not merely a book to read but a journey to embrace—one that leads to joy, sanctification, and eternal life in His presence.
“Called to Discipleship: Turning to Christ with Full Purpose of Heart” by Michael Steven Purles is now available for purchase via ARPress Bookstore: