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Born and raised in a Jewish family in New York, I moved to New Mexico in 1979. I got married in 1980, earned my BA in English in 1981, became a father in 1983, earned my MA in English in 1985, got divorced in 1986, and gave my life to Jesus Christ that same year. I have been walking with the Lord ever since.
I began my journalism career in 1980, writing for The Roundup, the school paper of New Mexico State University. In 1981, I became a sportswriter for the Las Cruces (New Mexico) Sun-News, and eventually became an editor. I worked at the El Paso (Texas) Herald-Post as an editor/writer from 1987-1997. I worked at the El Paso Times in the same capacity from 1997-2001.
In 2001, I moved to Orlando, FL, where I was the writer/editor at The Holy Land Experience until 2005. I served as writer/editor at First Baptist Church of Orlando from 2005-2010. I currently work at Zion’s Hope, Inc. in Winter Garden, Florida. I also taught English Comp at Valencia College in Orlando from 2010-2012.
I have been published in various Lifeway publications, Single Parent magazine (Focus on the Family), Zion’s Fire magazine, and Real Life magazine. Additionally, I served as managing editor for Zion’s Fire and Real Life. In all, I have written more than 1,300 articles and blogs, the majority of which are Christian-related.
My book, Overcomers: 30 Stories of Triumph from the Bible, is available online.
I have one son and one grandson.
You may reach me at my email address: dettinger47@yahoo.com or on my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/people/David-Ettinger/100009036475074.
Read my testimony here: https://ettingerwriting.wordpress.com/2021/10/18/my-journey-from-judaism-to-christ-updated/
The website: ettingerwriting.wordpress.com
You may contact me at my email address: dettinger47@yahoo.com.
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Karen McFarland
June 9, 2019
I am so blessed by your testimony and your writings in Zions fire. I first read your testimony in the magazine and though you didn’t repeat it in this one; the part that really touched me was when you talked about reading through the book of Matthew and realizing that it was about a Jew and written to Jews. How utterly amazed you were. I have shared that part of your testimony with others as it blessed me so much.
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dettinger47
June 9, 2019
Thank you for the kind words, Karen.
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dawnlizjones
July 21, 2016
You got me at Focus on the Family! (I mean, I had already clicked the follow button before that, but you know what I mean….) James Dobson helped raise my three children! Glad to have found your site!
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dettinger47
July 21, 2016
Glad to have you aboard. I returned the favor!
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Unshakable Hope
May 9, 2017
I am so glad that I found your blog, David. I have really been enjoying your posts, they are so informative and, from what I know about theology, your posts are right on.
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dettinger47
May 9, 2017
Thank you so much, Bill. Your kind words mean a great to me. Continued blessings upon you.
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Freedomborn ... Aussie Christian Focus
May 30, 2017
Looking forward to sharing with you David, one thing I respect greatly in Men is when they stand firm on God’s Truth, it shows Strength of Character and Integrity.
Christian Love and Blessings – Anne.
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dettinger47
May 30, 2017
Hi Anne, thank you for the very kind words. I look forward to reading your posts. In Christ’s peace, David Ettinger.
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Bruce
November 2, 2017
Thanks for the follow David, please feel free to jump in any time with your thoughts or comments. I really enjoy your posts.Blessings.
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dettinger47
November 2, 2017
Hi Bruce. You’re quite welcome for the follow, and most sincere thanks for your “follow” as well. I look forward to “jumping in” with some thoughts, but mostly to learning from another brother in the Lord who loves the Word and has many insights to share. Blessings, David E.
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Angela Umphers Rueger
February 7, 2018
I am thrilled to meet a Messianic Jew, and ever so happy that you met Christ! Your writing is amazing, but your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah, is what really matters. God bless you!
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dettinger47
February 7, 2018
Very kind of you to say so, Angela. Thank you so much!
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Kim
April 20, 2018
Your book sounds interesting!
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Elihu
April 27, 2019
I’m so glad to have stumbled on your blog. Keep up the great work!
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dettinger47
April 28, 2019
Thank you so much!
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Richard
March 21, 2020
David, in your article, In the Shadow of Anti-Semitism, you wrote that the real reason for Jewish resentment and anti-semitism is that the Jewish people are still God’s chosen people. Nothing could be further from the truth of God. One verse cements this perfectly –
Romans 10.1: Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. NKJV
This tells us that all of Israel, today, is unsaved unless they too, like everyone else, trust in Christ as Savior.
Those who are chosen, those who are the elect, are those who place their faith in the Messiah. Ephesians chapter 1.
I pray that you might do as you suggest, read Romans 9-11 with no basis such as your Jewish heritage because, IMO, it blinds you to what is true from the NT.
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dettinger47
March 21, 2020
I appreciate your feedback, Richard, but I’ve heard your point of view for years. Israel’s redemption is coming, as God has promised.
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