“To be spiritually born of God means that through repentance we will be changed from our “carnal and fallen state to a state of righteousness.” We know that by being obedient to God’s commands we will be blessed with Eternal Life through the Atonement of the Savior.”
– an excerpt from the book
ARPress is honored to publish “Embrace Ennobling Experiences: Thoughts on The Verities Of Life – A Personal Journey” by Michael Steven Purles.This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
Embrace Ennobling Experiences by Michael Steven Purles is a reflective nonfiction work centered on intentional personal growth through lived experience. Rather than offering quick motivation or surface-level encouragement, the book invites readers to examine how meaningful, character-shaping experiences contribute to emotional maturity, wisdom, and long-term fulfillment. Purles frames growth as something earned through engagement, reflection, and conscious choice.
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 primary purpose of the book is to encourage readers to seek experiences that elevate the mind, spirit, and character. Purles introduces the concept of “ennobling experiences” as those moments—both challenging and rewarding—that refine perspective and deepen understanding. Growth, he emphasizes, is not accidental but cultivated through conscious choices and sustained reflection.
Purles places strong emphasis on personal responsibility. Readers are encouraged to take ownership of their actions, reactions, and decisions rather than attributing outcomes solely to circumstance. Ennobling experiences, the book argues, arise when individuals choose growth over avoidance and integrity over convenience.
Embrace Ennobling Experiences highlights values such as perseverance, humility, discipline, and intentionality. Purles presents character as something shaped gradually through repeated alignment between belief and action. Ennobling experiences strengthen internal consistency and help individuals live more purpose-driven lives.
The book maintains a thoughtful balance between philosophical reflection and practical insight. While contemplative in tone, it remains accessible and grounded, encouraging readers to apply its ideas in everyday life. The focus is not perfection, but progress shaped by intention and awareness.
Embrace Ennobling Experiences matters because it challenges readers to reconsider how they engage with life’s moments—both ordinary and difficult. In a culture often focused on speed and convenience, the book advocates for depth, reflection, and intentional living. It is well-suited for readers seeking thoughtful personal development grounded in experience, character, and purpose.
“Embrace Ennobling Experiences: Thoughts on The Verities Of Life – A Personal Journey” by Michael Steven Purles is now available for purchase via ARPress Bookstore: