The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestTraditionMy Dad used to tell a story about a minister who went to serve a small country church. On his first Sunday he noticed an interesting practice during the time of...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestBlessedSomeone years ago invented a word to describe the insider’s language of religious people. The strange little word is “Christianese.” Such “Christianese” words and...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestCelebrate DadsThis Sunday is Father’s Day “Happy Father’s Day!” I thought I’d share a few precious dad moments... Moments that would only happen to a dad and only a dad ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestDon’t Worry Be HappyIn the late 1980’s Bobby McFerrin released a fun little song guaranteed to put a smile on your face. It had a sweet phrase that simply said, “Don’t w...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestSummertime PrioritiesOne Sunday morning, two men were out in a boat, fishing. After several hours on the lake without catching a single fish, one of the men said to his ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestGet TogetherSeen in a Peanuts cartoon:Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t.  "What makes you think you can walk ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestJesus Loves KidsHOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? (Written by kids)You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that yo...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestGrateful for My MomFor myself and my brothers, this will be the first Mothers’ Day without our Mother. Each of us will experience it as differently as our different ways...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestCut It OutHow does a worm get inside an apple? Perhaps you think the worm burrows in from the outside. No, scientists have discovered that the worm comes from inside. Bu...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestIntercession is More Than PrayerIn his book Stories for the Journey, William White tells of a European seminary professor and his wife, Hans and Enid. During WW2 they es...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestJesus in My HeartA little boy was being scheduled for open heart surgery. The surgeon sat beside the boy's bed and his parents sat across from him. The surgeon said to t...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestFree IndeedA pastor was speaking on the topic of Spiritual Freedom. He began to wax eloquently in his delivery as he repeated over, and over the phrase… “I’m free! I’m f...  Read More