by Tom Goodlet | Jun 10, 2025 | Note From Tom
On a recent trip to Paris, my wife and I found ourselves on a wine tour in the French countryside. If you’re picturing lots of wine, amazing cheese, and an idyllic setting…that’s exactly what it was. None of that was surprising. We knew it would be amazing. But we...
by Tom Goodlet | Mar 25, 2025 | Note From Tom
When my boys were little, they had a truly remarkable talent for getting under each other’s skin. One day, the back-and-forth pestering escalated to the point where I had enough. I called them over and laid out their options: Hug it out and forgive each other. Fight...
by Tom Goodlet | Dec 20, 2024 | Note From Tom
I had some great expectations for our Christmas tree tradition the year our son Parker was 11, Mason was 9, and our daughter Avri, was 7. The days of diapers and car seats were behind us. Our kids were at that stage where we could still plan family activities, and...
by Tom Goodlet | Dec 20, 2024 | Note From Tom
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. (Luke 2:11-12 NIV) No matter how many times I hear the Christmas Story, I’m struck by how...