The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThe Light of HopeThe night Jesus was born, Luke tells us that there were shepherd’s watching their flocks by night. You can’t imagine how dark it was on that hillside on...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestAn American Tragedy & ThanksgivingOn this day, November 22, 1963, my second-grade class at Fletcher Elementary School in Fletcher, Oklahoma was returning from recess on ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThanksgiving HumorA lady purchased a parrot whose previous owner had taught him profanity and decided that she would reform him. The parrot learned a number of Christian...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestConnected by the Holy SpiritA man was out on walk when he saw another man about to throw himself from a bridge into the river. He ran over to save him. "Why do you want ...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestBreath of GodA pastor was visiting a congregation in California. He found a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. "Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!" it declared in wo...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestThe Glory of HopeA woman walked into a doctor’s office. She sat down in the waiting room. When her turn to see to the doctor, she described all of her symptoms. These sy...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestFamily Makes the DifferenceThere was a farmhand who had worked for a married couple for several years. Eventually, the couple grew older and older and couldn't do as muc...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestListening to GodA woman sees a father shopping with a fussy two-year-old in his grocery cart. “Be patient, Billy,” he whispers. “You can handle this, Billy. It’s okay, B...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestConfuse/Serve OthersThe story is told of a minister who was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness as a demonstration of Christ’s...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestBe Like JesusBill was a drunk, converted at a city mission. Before his conversion he had gained a reputation as a tramp and alcoholic for whom there was no hope. But whe...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestOur Worship, Dead or Alive?A 12-year-old boy was attending worship with his grandparents in the church they attended. He noticed that the service was very formal and kin...  Read More

The Upward Look, by Jon ForrestSeeking Inner PeaceTracy Lippard was a beauty queen in Virginia on February 27, 1994. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex...  Read More