Kristin - Interesting comment on your fear of people "catch[ing] a whiff of religion and... running off".  When I first came across your blog, I had that reaction.  I like discussing religion and seeing what people have to say, but I didn't need a "God-blog" in my life.  Some time later, I read more posts and came to realize that you have a lot of interesting things to say, and you're so open to talking about your beliefs and practices.  Now, I'm not going to be converting or anything, but you offer an insight into a Christian way of thinking that I don't feel was accessible to me before.  Thanks!