T. E. Netherland is a retired business executive with graduate degrees from Southern Methodist University in business administration (MBA from Cox School of Business) and theological studies (MTS from Perkins School of Theology). He draws inspiration from his life experiences, theological exploration, and career (from grocery clerk, to geophysicist, to IT sales, to partner alliances management). A sharing of hopeful messages and positive ideas is at the root of his writing. He resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife Nancy.