The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestGood People at Church?She had seldom been to church a day of her life. In fact, she never thought she would ever go to church, but someone invited her and she came. Much...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestA Matter of SubmissionA family living out on the prairie had a buggy with a well-trained horse to pull it. The horse followed every command it was given But one day some...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestTrue RichesA tax officer asked an old man to declare his wealth. The Old man declared his riches like this:A mansion in heavenEverlasting lifePeace that passes all under...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestGiving with a Mind for God’s MissionHudson Taylor was a well-known missionary to China. While preparing for overseas mission work as a medical student in London, he came...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestWhat Is Your Attitude Toward Money?Our attitudes and habits concerning money begin their development in the early years of our lives, often through observing our parents...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestWhose Money Is it Anyway?A man went in to see a banker about a loan.Banker: How much would you like to borrow?Man: One Million DollarsBanker: That’s a lot of money.Man: ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestGenerosity Began with GodOne of my favorite childhood movies is the 1965 classic Shenandoah, set at the beginning of the American Civil War. James Stewart played the rol...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestPlaying Second FiddleLeonard Bernstein was once asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He thought for a moment and then replied, "The second fiddle. I ca...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestStuck in YesterdayShe may have missed the point of New Year’s Resolutions. With an eagerness to make some changes in the area of financial habits, the lady called her cr...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon Forrest“Gator Aid for Life”Have you heard about the "gator aid" that was given to enlisted men in a Florida training camp during World War II? The daily training for those GIs ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestA New You in the New YearJohnny's Mother looked out the window and noticed him "playing church" with the cat.He had the cat sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. S...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestA Proper Christmas CelebrationHere is a parody of the Christmas season that I recently found. I don’t know who its author is, but it challenges the modern view:"And ther...  Read More