Catrina Welch, author, speaker

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  • Comfort for all Seasons

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    Rebecca went to be with Jesus when she was three weeks old. It feels a bit disloyalty to imagine her growing up because in my heart she will always be a baby. Don’t get me wrong, as much as I wish I were planning a sweet 16 party for her this week, I’ve found it…

  • Mourning Turned to Eternal Joy

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    This weekend marks the anniversary of our daughter’s death. Rebecca was a Trisomy 18 baby who’s three weeks of life far exceeded the doctor’s expectations. If you have ever lost a child, you know there are many questions that torment you throughout the grieving process. For me, one of the hardest ones was, “would she…

  • Speaking

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    For me, speaking is about empowering women to BE who they were designed to be. There’s no greater joy than helping others recognize the twisted-Truths they believe so they can overcome Image Issues or any other Confidence Conflict that holds them  back. My most popular keynotes  address the areas of beauty, rejection and loss, these are some of the challenges I…

  • Let Them Stare!

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    And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 I was pregnant with Rebecca when the doctors were trying to count her fingers and thought maybe she didn’t have them all because she held them so tight and…

  • When Others Stare

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    One of my favorite topics to speak to women about is the Image Issues and Confidence Conflicts that come with exceptional beauty and unusual beauty. No one really wants to look like the average girl, yet we can become so uncomfortable when our image is outstanding-be that good or bad- it is simply an “issue”…

  • Don’t Waist Your Pain

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    Today would have been my baby’s 13th birthday had God granted her the time. He didn’t; He gave her only three quick weeks of life. Shattered dreams leave deep wounds in our hearts, and the healing is a slow process. It takes time to work through all the pain and confusion; but when we do,…

  • Favor is Deceitful and Beauty is Vain

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    “Favor is deceitful, beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 As a young church girl, I thought this scripture meant that it was wrong to be beautiful, that I shouldn’t want the favor of anyone, and that I should be afraid of God. Wow was I off! Many other…

  • Can You Help Ugly Become Beautiful?

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    If you have ever heard of the Proverbs 31 woman, you know she is amazing. She is someone we all want to be, she does it all, has it all, makes it all, and IS it all! She is the wise, ambitious, strong, organized woman of God who loves her husband, children, and servants. She honors,…

  • Letting Go When Babies Grow Up

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    It may not feel like spring yet, but those of us on Cape Cod, can’t allow the weather to keep us from preparing for the busy season of tourists and houseguests. In between weddings, graduations, proms, recitals and play-offs we must prepare for summer. Today I was filling out some applications for my children’s upcoming…

  • Is Fashion Foolish?

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    My grandmother was known around Wellfleet as, “the lady with the hair.” She died at 67 still having a long, red mane, which was always tied back loosely with a simple scarf. As a little girl I was in awe of her confident beauty. Some people think it is shallow, selfish or vain that so…

  • 5 Reasons Feeling Beautiful Affects a Woman’s Relationships

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    Confidence is what makes a woman beautiful, but feeling beautiful is what makes her confident. So, what makes you feel beautiful? A) A professionally coordinated outfit B) Being casual and comfortable C) Makeup and accessories D) Soft, flowing dresses or blouses E) Finding something that fits! F) Wearing strong colors, like black The answer is…

  • What’s so Good About This Friday?

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    There is a common saying amongst Christians who believe the message of Easter: “It may be Friday, but Sunday’s-a-coming!”
 Good Friday marks the day Jesus died to pay for the sin for all mankind. We call it “good” because He took the punishment that we each deserve. But on that particular day the Christ-followers couldn’t…