The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThe Life-Changing DoorAn Amish boy and his father went to the big city for the very first time. They were amazed by everything they saw. Having grown up and lived all th...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestA Spiritual CheckupWhen was the last time you had an appointment with your Primary Care Provider for a physical check-up? It is recommended that everyone get that Physic...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestFree for a ReasonThere is tremendous confusion in our world about the nature of freedom. Many folks think that true freedom means that one can do anything he/she wants a...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThe Power of RecognitionDavid Redding tells of having a big, black Scottish shepherd as a pet when he was growing up on a farm in the country. He named the dog Teddy and...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThe Value of DadThe kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster.  They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.”Within two months, though, Mom was tak...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestOur Basis for Unity (a personal story)Many years ago, I was on the first leg of a flight which was to travel from Longview, Texas to Dallas and then to Lubbock. I was on...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThe Value of a RockBack when the Old West was being settled, pioneers flocked across the country to California and Oregon. In one particular spot on the Eastern slopes o...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestIn RemembranceThe initial observance of Memorial Day was held May 30, 1868. It was originally named “Decoration Day” because time was set aside to honor the nation’s Civ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestWhat Have You Done for me Lately?Two old friends bumped into each other on the street. One of them looked miserable, almost on the verge of tears.His friend asked, “What...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestA Serious Drug ProblemA little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Every day he would help her gather things from her car or help out in her yar...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThankful for MomsDr. James Dobson tells the story of a mother who was sick in bed. She had the flu. And her little daughter wanted so much to be a good nurse. So she bro...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestBetter ThingsA first-grade teacher was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess. As a result they became more re...  Read More