When you hold young people to high standards and make it clear that you believe they can meet those standards, you are respecting them because you are taking them seriously. Young people rise to meet the challenge because being respected is motivating.

David Yeager, PhD, 10-25; The Science of Motivating Young People

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🎧 Episode 151: Surviving The End Of The World??? (Genesis 8 Study)

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In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Gary Harpst, Matt Martin, and Winston Harris about the end of the world as we see it in Chapter 8 of Genesis.

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Hidden in the ancient scriptures are modern-day truths about surviving extreme circumstances through worship, sacrifice, and obedience.

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We finally see Noah and his family endure the flood, which was longer than most people realize! How did they do it?

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Tune in for a profound exploration of biblical wisdom and spiritual growth!

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