Dads in the Limelight – Author of The Father’s Love, David Moore
December 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
1) Tell me about yourself, (as well as how you are in the limelight for my readers knowledge)
My name is David Moore. I am retired, a volunteer Chaplain, and married
to the love of my life Dorinda. We have 3 adult sons, David, Adam, and
Shane. I pray with the sick and the lost in hospitals, nursing homes,
prisons and jails, wherever I am called. I am also the author of “The Father’s Love” which is the true story of my cross country search for my missing son David and how I found my faith in God.
2) Tell me about your family
My wife Dorinda is a secretary and enjoys singing in the choir, working in Helps Ministry
writing encouraging cards and at times making meals for those in need.
Our sons are all grown and living on their own and working hard to make a
good future for themselves and their families.
3) What has been the largest challenge you have had in being a father?
Without a doubt it was when my son disappeared and I went
on a frantic search for him. One cannot imagine the pain and heartache
of a child that has run away. Everything in your life stops. Nothing
else matters, not your job, eating, drinking, even your own life becomes
secondary. It is a parents worst nightmare.
4) What advice would you give to other fathers?
Always keep the lines of communication open with your
children. Really listen to what they are saying and try to understand
what they are feeling. As parents we always think we know what is best,
but our children are very smart and they know better then anyone what
their hearts desire is.
5) How have you come to balance parenthood and outside life? 
Our children are grown and my wife and I are really just
outside consultants now. We have 3 very intelligent sons and they are
very capable. We try to live a life of strong faith and be an example of
how God instructs us to live.
6) What have you learned from the fathers that you have interacted with?
My father-in-law is one of the greatest examples that I
could ever want to follow. He is an amazing man of faith and the best
listener I have ever met. He is very intent on hearing what your heart
is saying, what you are really feeling. He always says that God gave us 2
ears and one mouth so we should always listen twice as much as we
speak.
7) What else would you share regarding your experiences as a father thus far?
My biggest problem as a father was that I was always a my
way or the highway kind of parent. Also, before I starting seeing
things from a spiritual
perspective I was a very angry person. I had an explosive anger that
was dangerous to my family, myself, and others. After receiving Christ
as my Savior I became a new person and with His help I have overcome
many of my issues. I am not yet who I want to be, but thank God I am not
who I used to be!
perspective I was a very angry person. I had an explosive anger that
was dangerous to my family, myself, and others. After receiving Christ
as my Savior I became a new person and with His help I have overcome
many of my issues. I am not yet who I want to be, but thank God I am not
who I used to be!
8) What have been the most memorable experiences that you have had thus far as a parent?
Coaching our sons in sports, watching them graduate high
school and college, seeing them become responsible men are all very
memorable. But when they accepted Christ as Savior and were baptized has
to be the most memorable and important moments in our lives. We now
know we will spend eternity together!
If you have any questions for David Moore, please leave a
comment here and I will make sure that he gets them so that he may be
able to respond!
Also, do you know a Dad in the Limelight? If so, please
email me their contact information so that they too can be a part of
this series!
