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Sandra Richter is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. Richter earned her PhD from Harvard University’s Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Department and her MA in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, Wheaton College, and has spent most of those years directing Israel Studies programs focused on historical geography and field archaeology. Sandy is a sought after speaker and teacher in many arenas. She is best known in the Church for her book, The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (IVP 2008) and the video curriculums stemming from that project. Her newest is The Epic of Eden: Psalms with HarperCollins (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/psalmsvbs). Look for her newest book Stewards of Eden: What the Scripture has to Say about Environmentalism and Why It Matters (https://vimeo.com/520015252), and her forthcoming commentary on Deuteronomy in the Commentaries for Christian Formation series with Eerdmans. She is married to Steven Tsoukalas and has two perfect daughters, Noël and Elise.

Sandra Richter is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. Richter earned her PhD from Harvard University’s Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Department and her MA in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, Wheaton College, and has spent most of those years directing Israel Studies programs focused on historical geography and field archaeology. Sandy is a sought after speaker and teacher in many arenas. She is best known in the Church for her book, The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (IVP 2008) and the video curriculums stemming from that project. Her newest is The Epic of Eden: Psalms with HarperCollins (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/psalmsvbs). Look for her newest book Stewards of Eden: What the Scripture has to Say about Environmentalism and Why It Matters (https://vimeo.com/520015252), and her forthcoming commentary on Deuteronomy in the Commentaries for Christian Formation series with Eerdmans. She is married to Steven Tsoukalas and has two perfect daughters, Noël and Elise.

We all carry restless questions beneath the surface: Can ambition and contentment coexist? Is success the goal, or just a tool? Is this really as good as it gets? What will I truly be known for? The surprising answers come from ordinary words we use every day - words like Diesel, Ferris, Mesmer, Maverick, Frisbee, and Zeppelin. Each began as the last name of a real person who never set out to build a legacy. They simply solved problems, created something meaningful, and kept moving forward through failures and setbacks. In time, their usefulness outlived them. The EPONYM series invites us to stop chasing significance and finally exhale. Lasting influence doesn’t come from obsessing over legacy; it comes from choosing faithful usefulness right where you are today. This series runs through November 22nd.

What happens when God begins rebuilding what has been broken? In the Book of Ezra, we discover a story of restoration, renewal, and hope as God brings His people home from exile, rebuilds their place of worship, and recenters them on His purpose. Join us as we explore verse-by-verse through Ezra to learn how God's Word restores our lives, strengthens our faith, and calls us to live with obedience, love, and community. No matter what has been lost or disrupted, God's faithfulness remains, and He is still in the work of rebuilding lives today. This series runs through December 20th.

What if the board games you grew up with could help you grow as a parent today? In the Game of Life Series, we’ll use familiar games to learn more about everyday parenting and together build essential life skills. Each week highlights a classic game—and core questions families face all the time: Am I using my words wisely? Can I handle life’s ups and downs with grace? Am I chasing what truly matters—or getting stuck on what doesn’t?  Am I building something that will last, or something unstable? While the games are nostalgic and playful, the lessons you’ll glean from this series will be formative, practical, and deeply relevant—helping parents reflect on the patterns they practice and the habits they pass on to their children. This series is designed to shape real life at home, giving families tools to build strong relationships, resilient faith, and lasting values—one move at a time.

Peter presents the Christian life as custom masonry. He paints a picture of believers as living stones -- shaped by pressure, fitted by grace, and assembled with purpose. Horizon’s facility echoes this image; its fieldstone exterior emphasizes that suffering is not waste but craftsmanship. As Christ-followers, our faith is built on Christ the Cornerstone, who creates us as his “Bespoke Stonework.” Join Horizon at the Equipping Services for this verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter, as we understand ourselves to be God’s intentional, hand-hewn formations.

What if the board games you grew up with could help you grow as a parent today? In the Game of Life Series, we’ll use familiar games to learn more about everyday parenting and together build essential life skills. Each week highlights a classic game—and core questions families face all the time: Am I using my words wisely? Can I handle life’s ups and downs with grace? Am I chasing what truly matters—or getting stuck on what doesn’t?  Am I building something that will last, or something unstable? While the games are nostalgic and playful, the lessons you’ll glean from this series will be formative, practical, and deeply relevant—helping parents reflect on the patterns they practice and the habits they pass on to their children. This series is designed to shape real life at home, giving families tools to build strong relationships, resilient faith, and lasting values—one move at a time.

Peter presents the Christian life as custom masonry. He paints a picture of believers as living stones -- shaped by pressure, fitted by grace, and assembled with purpose. Horizon’s facility echoes this image; its fieldstone exterior emphasizes that suffering is not waste but craftsmanship. As Christ-followers, our faith is built on Christ the Cornerstone, who creates us as his “Bespoke Stonework.” Join Horizon at the Equipping Services for this verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter, as we understand ourselves to be God’s intentional, hand-hewn formations.

What if the board games you grew up with could help you grow as a parent today? In the Game of Life Series, we’ll use familiar games to learn more about everyday parenting and together build essential life skills. Each week highlights a classic game—and core questions families face all the time: Am I using my words wisely? Can I handle life’s ups and downs with grace? Am I chasing what truly matters—or getting stuck on what doesn’t?  Am I building something that will last, or something unstable? While the games are nostalgic and playful, the lessons you’ll glean from this series will be formative, practical, and deeply relevant—helping parents reflect on the patterns they practice and the habits they pass on to their children. This series is designed to shape real life at home, giving families tools to build strong relationships, resilient faith, and lasting values—one move at a time.

Peter presents the Christian life as custom masonry. He paints a picture of believers as living stones -- shaped by pressure, fitted by grace, and assembled with purpose. Horizon’s facility echoes this image; its fieldstone exterior emphasizes that suffering is not waste but craftsmanship. As Christ-followers, our faith is built on Christ the Cornerstone, who creates us as his “Bespoke Stonework.” Join Horizon at the Equipping Services for this verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter, as we understand ourselves to be God’s intentional, hand-hewn formations.

What if the board games you grew up with could help you grow as a parent today? In the Game of Life Series, we’ll use familiar games to learn more about everyday parenting and together build essential life skills. Each week highlights a classic game—and core questions families face all the time: Am I using my words wisely? Can I handle life’s ups and downs with grace? Am I chasing what truly matters—or getting stuck on what doesn’t?  Am I building something that will last, or something unstable? While the games are nostalgic and playful, the lessons you’ll glean from this series will be formative, practical, and deeply relevant—helping parents reflect on the patterns they practice and the habits they pass on to their children. This series is designed to shape real life at home, giving families tools to build strong relationships, resilient faith, and lasting values—one move at a time.

Peter presents the Christian life as custom masonry. He paints a picture of believers as living stones -- shaped by pressure, fitted by grace, and assembled with purpose. Horizon’s facility echoes this image; its fieldstone exterior emphasizes that suffering is not waste but craftsmanship. As Christ-followers, our faith is built on Christ the Cornerstone, who creates us as his “Bespoke Stonework.” Join Horizon at the Equipping Services for this verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter, as we understand ourselves to be God’s intentional, hand-hewn formations.

What if the board games you grew up with could help you grow as a parent today? In the Game of Life Series, we’ll use familiar games to learn more about everyday parenting and together build essential life skills. Each week highlights a classic game—and core questions families face all the time: Am I using my words wisely? Can I handle life’s ups and downs with grace? Am I chasing what truly matters—or getting stuck on what doesn’t?  Am I building something that will last, or something unstable? While the games are nostalgic and playful, the lessons you’ll glean from this series will be formative, practical, and deeply relevant—helping parents reflect on the patterns they practice and the habits they pass on to their children. This series is designed to shape real life at home, giving families tools to build strong relationships, resilient faith, and lasting values—one move at a time.

Peter presents the Christian life as custom masonry. He paints a picture of believers as living stones -- shaped by pressure, fitted by grace, and assembled with purpose. Horizon’s facility echoes this image; its fieldstone exterior emphasizes that suffering is not waste but craftsmanship. As Christ-followers, our faith is built on Christ the Cornerstone, who creates us as his “Bespoke Stonework.” Join Horizon at the Equipping Services for this verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter, as we understand ourselves to be God’s intentional, hand-hewn formations.

Peter presents the Christian life as custom masonry. He paints a picture of believers as living stones -- shaped by pressure, fitted by grace, and assembled with purpose. Horizon’s facility echoes this image; its fieldstone exterior emphasizes that suffering is not waste but craftsmanship. As Christ-followers, our faith is built on Christ the Cornerstone, who creates us as his “Bespoke Stonework.” Join Horizon at the Equipping Services for this verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter, as we understand ourselves to be God’s intentional, hand-hewn formations.