Recently, my Dad (Ray Haase) and I sat down and chatted man-to-man. It’s never been hard to chat about work, sports, the Bible or politics, but this chat was different; it was special. Alone together I shared from my heart about how much he meant to me. I reflected on his work ethic and the sacrifices he made for the whole family. I told Him I was about to record a Christmas video and that if he wanted me to sing a favorite song, I’d be happy to do that for him and for Mom.
Pop is a tough man. He still gets up at 4 a.m., hits the gym and then is the first to work. So, for him to be “soft” took me by surprise. He said, “Sing My Life Was Changed By A Baby Boy. I love that song.” He looked down and paused a bit then looked at me with a tear in his eye and said, “You know, my life was changed by a baby boy. You, Ernie.” He went on to tell me a story that I had never heard. He said, “I was a young and wild 18-year-old kid the day you were born. When I walked into that room and saw you for the first time, you looked right at me and smiled Ernie. I knew then and there I had to grow up. I told your Momma that I was going to stop the things I was doing and start going to church and be a Dad to you. So, Ernie, I did give my life to Jesus, but my life was literally changed by a baby boy…YOU!”
One of the greatest father-and-son moments EVER! No baseball game or church function could ever replace the holiness of that moment. Later that month, as we recorded the video, I thought back to that time when Pop and I shared our hearts. He and Mom were there on the front row wiping tears all night long. I’m a blessed son.
This Christmas season, and all year long, take time to be with the ones who matter most. Share your heart. Show your bruises and share your story. Let people close to you know that they matter. Christmas is about sharing. Thank God for the gift of life that is ours in Jesus. I think the Father in heaven smiles when His children get along in fellowship and love. And that special day, when I heard my earthly father tell me his life was changed by a baby boy, I can’t help but believe my Heavenly Father smiled and said, “Now that’s what it’s all about.”
Ernie
P.S. Here's a sweet shot of my Dad and I from way back in 1968 ....
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND
2013 Christmas Concert Tour
Come join us on one of our many Christmas Concert Tour stops this year. Can't wait to see you there!
NOV 22,2013
Springfield, IL
7:00PM
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Tickets by Phone : (217) 523-2787
NOV 23, 2013
Sioux City, IA
7:00PM
Morningside College Eppley Auditorium
Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324
NOV 24, 2013
El Cajon, CA
6:00PM
Shadow Mountain Community Church
** NO TICKETS REQUIRED **
NOV 30, 2013
Hartville, OH
11:30AM
** NOT A CHRISTMAS DATE **
Hartville Kitchen
Tickets by Phone : (330) 877-2172
NOV 30, 2013
Hartville, OH
5:30PM
** NOT A CHRISTMAS DATE **
Hartville Kitchen
Tickets by Phone : (330) 877-2172
DEC 1, 2013
Sharon, PA
6:00PM
Sharon High School (Auditorium)
Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324
DEC 6, 2013
Lima, OH
7:00PM
Community Church Of The Nazarene
Tickets by Phone : (419) 227-2525
TICKETS ONLINE
DEC 7, 2013
Punxsutawney, PA
6:00PM
Punxsutawney Area High School
Tickets by Phone : (814) 849-0817
DEC 8, 2013
Columbus, IN
7:00PM
Columbus Christian School
Tickets by Phone : (812) 372-3780
DEC 12, 2013
Shawnee, OK
7:30PM
Oklahoma Baptist University - Raley Chapel
Tickets by Phone : (800) 949-9988 x290
TICKETS ONLINE
DEC 13, 2013
Pottsboro, TX
7:00PM
Pottsboro High School Auditorium
Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324
DEC 15, 2013
St. Paul, MN
2:00PM
Benson Great Hall
Tickets by Phone : (651) 638-6333
DEC 20, 2013
Newburgh, IN
7:00PM
Castle High School
Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324
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