The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestGod is LoveMy dad used to tell the story of a young man in love who wrote a poem to his beloved teen girlfriend. The poem went as follows…I’d climb the highest mountain,...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestBuilding Love in MarriageA young couple decided to wed. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive. Each had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, n...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestWhen God Shows UpOn November 22, 1963 I was in the second grade at Fletcher, Oklahoma Elementary School. We had just complete recess and were returning to our classroom....  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon Forrest (Adapted from Charles Swindall)Connection MattersThe story is told of a man from a remote mountain village who had the opportunity to visit a large modern city for the ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestUnderstanding the ChurchOne of the most misunderstood entities in the world is the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. I had a disagreement with a friend when I was in high...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThe Big Black DoorDuring World War II a spy was captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Japanese Army. Before carrying out the sentence the general gave the ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestCatch the Vision!The story’s told about a young preacher who was pastoring a very traditional and established church. The church was beginning to experience phenomenal g...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThe Only Way to See HimIn his book, The Applause of Heaven, Max Lucado writes,"A small cathedral outside Bethlehem marks the supposed birthplace of Jesus. Behind a high ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThe Real ChristmasA pastor was preparing a Christmas message and fell asleep in his study at the church. He dreamed that he was in a world into which Jesus had never com...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestNAME THAT CHRISTMAS CAROLMusic has always played a huge part in the celebration of Advent and Christmas. While the Christmas stories in the New Testament say that the An...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestAdvent – A Christmas WarmupIn a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born....  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThankful to Not be the TurkeyA lady purchased a parrot whose previous owner had taught him profanity and decided that she would reform him. The parrot learned a number o...  Read More