As a postscript to today's thought about the place of psychology in relation to the restored gospel, and how we should be careful, it is important to understand that the word "psyche" in Greek---the root of our key word here--- means "soul" as well as "mind".

The Prophet Joseph taught that the mind of man is in the spirit of man. He also taught elsewhere that, "None but fools will trifle with the souls of men" (Teachings, p. 137).

An apt summary of what we were trying to say today. Hope it was worthwhile. Your thoughts and feedback are kindly encouraged.

One last thought: are you as impressed as I am with the abundant technology we have today that makes it possible to communicate in this way? It is worth noting that President George Albert Smith said that it was the Book of Mormon that heralded the age of inventions, and that they exist for the main purpose of sending the message of the Restoration throughout the globe, to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. To catch this fact is stirring and wonderful to me. Ephraim's job is to now send the message down the trade routes and lines of communication established over the past couple of centuries by Ephraim so that it reaches into all the world. Internet connection and e-mail are tools in this process, and form a reason for my motivation in presuming to make use of this marvelous facility (see Doctrine and Covenants 1:19--23. I urge each of you to look at those verses in the context of this missive.).

Best wishes,

Steve