John 17:14-16 - I have given them your word

 I have been mulling over something this past school yearTwo days a week I drove three of my grandchildren to school– two of them attend school in what I refer to as a new suburbia• the residents are almost exclusively young families◦ everything is new – new expensive houses and condos◦ and new apartments, a few of which are low-rent properties• none of the houses, condos or apartments have much yard space– there’s an obvious cultural distinction of two classes in new suburbia• the basis for it is monetary – those with affluence put it on display◦ the vehicles in line to drop off kids tell a story◦ some drive the “family car” or truck, others drive expensive SUVs• this is elementary school! ◦ yet kids coast in on electric bikes or mini-scooters◦ or parents bring them in over-priced golf-carts