John IkerdJan 104 minWHY?I spent much of the first thirty years of my early life preparing to be a scientist, a social scientist but nonetheless a scientist. I...
John IkerdJun 12, 20216 minSome Thoughts on Racism and PatriotismI have been reluctant to write about political issues since the 2020 presidential election. I had hoped some of the bitterness and...
John IkerdMay 23, 20214 minA Tribute to Elsie HerringElsie Herring was a friend! We weren’t close personal friends but professional friends who shared a sense of mutual respect and common...
John IkerdNov 17, 20204 minFour Years to RegroupThe election of 2020 is finally over. Yes, it is over. Joe Biden won and Donald Trump lost. This conclusion was not reached quickly or...
John IkerdJun 5, 20206 minWhat have we learned from the crises?The COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests of police brutality have given us opportunities to learn valuable lessons.
John IkerdFeb 2, 20204 minElection 2020: A Fight for the Future of Democracy?The only means of restoring our democracy is to elect a president in 2020 who will actually preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.
John IkerdDec 25, 20194 minJoy to the World: Christmas Reflection-2019“Joy to the World. The Lord Has Come.” That being said, three seems little cause for joy among Christians this Christmas.
John IkerdSep 1, 20196 minThe Earth Is Not For SaleOur life is still a part of the life of the Earth. Our soul is still a part of the soul of the earth.
John IkerdDec 24, 20184 minChristmas Reflections 2018Jesus was born into the world that was filled with violence, bitterness, pride, and hatred, a world not all that different from today.
John IkerdMay 20, 20184 minThe Challenge of Personal RelationshipsThe greatest challenge facing society today is the art, science, and actualization of human relationships. Virtually every ecological,...
John IkerdDec 22, 20173 minChristmas Reflections 2017As I grow older, I look forward to Christmas more as a time of reflection rather than celebration. “For God so loved the world, that he...
John IkerdDec 26, 20165 minSome Christmas Reflections – 2016I am a Christian. So I celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus, as the seminal event of my holiday season. I respect the rights of others...
John IkerdOct 29, 20164 minReclaiming the Soul of IowaIowa, Iowa, where the soul of the earth is slipping away. Hold on, hold on, people are waking and hope is not gone. This is the refrain...
John IkerdMay 24, 20164 minOn the Meaning of LoveIn my blog piece on purpose, I hinted that I had relearned other lessons during my teaching experiences this spring. No matter how much I...
John IkerdApr 30, 20164 minReflection on Economics and PurposeI haven’t had much time for blogging so far this year. I’m just back from a speaking engagement in Indiana where another community is...
John IkerdDec 21, 20153 minChristmas ReflectionsChristmas is still a celebration of the birth of Jesus, regardless of whatever else it has become. I write and speak a good bit about...
John IkerdJul 1, 20154 minA Colloquy on Deep SustainabilityIn mid-June, a couple of friends and I invited a small group of thoughtful people to Fairfield, IA for a three-day event we called a...
John IkerdJun 25, 20154 minSome Thoughts on Common SenseI regret having to start off my first real blog piece with an apology, but I was scammed. I opened a link to an organization called IQ...
John IkerdMay 22, 20153 minA time to blogFor years, people have encouraged me to blog and to make better use of my Facebook page and website. Admittedly, these are all logical...