Is it our lack of faith or a declining institution?

Is it our lack of faith or a declining institution?

A few weeks ago, while driving to church services, I passed by a local YMCA. It was a beautiful Sunday morning, with the last vestiges of a fading winter in the air. The building was modern, with exquisite landscaping, but what caught my attention was the parking lot—it was full of patrons. Across the street was a crowded Target. I couldn’t help but wonder why people can get up early on a Sunday morning to exercise or shop, but feel little conne…