Trina&Friends Founder Shares Thoughts on the Economy

It is 3:07am here in Chicago, Illinois USA

I feel compelled to share thoughts with you from time to time
on what we learn here at Trina&Friends from all of you,
and how the current state of our world
will affect the marketplace as we move forward.

As I read some of your blogs or posts in various forums periodically,
there seems to be a peppering of angst. Sales are down currently.
The buyer discretionary income is constrained.

If we spin our outlook on the matter, we will find opportunity instead of anxiety.

What will the buyer need during this era? When our men go off to war, our
skirt hems lengthen. When there is a depression, commodity prices go up.
Right now, the rich are getting richer. The poor and middle class are struggling.

Figure out which market you will cater to, find out what they need and then fulfill it.

This is also a time when we can capitalize on the value of relationships
and the spirit of giving. This is a time to increase our level of wisdom-
it rests in the stacks in the library, in dialogue on the street at craft fairs
and through the seasoned stories of our grandmothers
who forged through the Women's movement and the Civil Rights era.

If they overcame, so can we.

We will get through this.

Stronger. Better. Wiser.

This season in world history will show mankind what really matters.

If we can learn how to abase as well as abound, to find joy in having
little made with loving hands rather than running a race
for empty treasures, we will progress immeasurably as
the human race.

I am using this time to spend more time at the throne of God,
in the warm environment of unconditional friends and family
and more time getting to know you and the needs of our customers.

We here at Trina&Friends look forward to your personal touches
as we move forward with the restructure.

We are grateful for your faith and support.

Love,
K.D. Entzminger

Trina&Friends Restructuring - in progress :)

Dear Trina&Friends community and supporters,

With the turn of the economy, we have decided to restructure Trina&Friends.

While the online store/portal is being restructured, we will
keep the blog going, and also add inspirational posts filled with scripture
and prayer for all craftsters, artists and designers to draw
strength and faith from during these challenging times in our
world.

May you draw closer in your relationship with God during these
times and let us learn to lean on each other while His peace
that passes all understanding surrounds us in every situation.

Love,
Trina&Friends

8 DECREES FOR BREAKTHROUGH
These decrees are based on Psalm 91

1. I dwell in the shelter of the Most High and abide in the protective and victorious shadow of the Almighty. The Lord is my refuge and fortress. He is my God in whom I trust. (Based on verses 1,2).

2. The Lord Jesus Christ delivers me from every snare of the enemy. (Based on verse 3)

3. I am completely hidden under the wings of the Lord and He is faithful as my personal Shield and Protector. (Based on verse 4)

4. I am free from all fear. The enemy cannot harm me. Even when he tries, he fails. His strategies cannot approach me. I will see him fall by the hand of the Lord in my midst. Today, I am victorious. (Based on verse 8)

5. No evil befalls me. No sickness comes near my home. (Based on verse 10)

6. The angels of the Lord have been given charge over me to guard me in all my ways. They fully protect me. Many of them have been given charge over me and are in my midst right now. (Based on verses 11,12)

7. The devil is under my feet. I have been given power over him to trample him down. (Based on verse 13)

8. Because I love the Lord, He delivers me each day from every work of the enemy. I always walk in victory. The Lord sets me securely on high, answers me in trouble, rescues me and blesses me with long and abundant life. (Based on verses 14-16)



8 DECREES FOR BLESSINGS
These decrees are based on Deuteronomy 28:1-13

1. Because I believe in Christ who obeyed and fulfilled all the commandments, I am overtaken with blessings. (Based on verses 1,2)

2. I am blessed everywhere I go – in cities and in countries. (Based on verse 3)

3. My children are blessed. (Based on verse 4)

4. I am blessed with abundant provision. (Based on verse 5)

5. I am blessed when I go in and blessed when I go out. (Based on verse 6)

6. I am blessed with victory when my enemies attempt to come against me. They flee before me seven ways. (Based on verse 7)

7. I am blessed in all I put my hands to do and I abound in prosperity. (Based on verse 8,11)

8.The Lord has made me the head and not the tail, above and not beneath. He has opened the heavens for me that I might live under His continual flow of blessings. (Based on verses 12,13)