Author Archives: Roger E. Bruner

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About Roger E. Bruner

Seventy-nine-year-old Roger E. Bruner is the author and publisher of twenty-four Christian novels and the writer of more than two hundred Christian songs and choruses, a handful of musical dramas, and a number of shorter works. He sings, plays guitar and bass, and records many of his original songs in his home studio. He is active in his church and plays bass guitar on the praise team. Married for twenty-two years to Kathleen, he has one grown daughter, two grandsons, and one step-grandson. Roger enjoys reading, walking, photography and book cover design (he's done all of his own except for Rosa No-Name), playing Snood and Solitaire, and complaining about the state of the nation while continuing to pray for it.

Learning to Touch Lives

This song is not necessarily a Christian song as such, but it ought to be quite relevant to Christians. Have you ever visited a church you’ve never been to before and been greeted by practically no one? Did you feel … Continue reading

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When I Walk with Him

Over the years I’ve had a number of people tell me several of my songs would make good children’s songs. I suppose that’s because of their simplicity. It’s fine with me for people to think that, even though I have … Continue reading

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Sometimes I Wonder

Have you ever found yourself in such a miserable situation that you questioned whether you could work your way out of it, even with God’s help? Or have you ever been so resentful of evil people who are getting away … Continue reading

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I Can’t Count Them!

No sheep this week. Well, not exactly. Here are the lyrics to a song I wish I could duplicate the style of for other songs. But the meaning is far more important than what someone might consider one of my … Continue reading

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All Like Sheep (B)

Last week I mentioned that I was going to post a different version of “All Like Sheep” today. What I didn’t tell you is the only difference is the length — eight stanzas (thanks to repeated lines) compared to two: … Continue reading

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All Like Sheep (A)

Have you ever been around sheep? Or had the opportunity to observe sheep for a length of time? Or read a book like Phillip Keller’s little book, Lessons from a Sheepdog? As horrible as it sounds to say, sheep are … Continue reading

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It’s Better to Be Poor

What Christian author–and many a non-Christian author as well–would fail to appreciate Proverbs 25:11? A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Proverbs 15:23 is in the same vein: A man has joy by the … Continue reading

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A Child Much Loved by You

This isn’t one of my more recent songs, but it’s one I often sing when I first pick up my guitar in the morning. It has a special significance, as you can see below. Years before Kathleen and I even … Continue reading

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Then Dawned Sunday

Since Easter–Resurrection Day–didn’t occur on a Wednesday, I decided to share this song today, the Wednesday closest to Easter. Incidentally, the crucifixion likely took place on a Thursday and not on Good Friday, as most people believe. That’s the only … Continue reading

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All Around the World

You may have read last week’s post about the round “Send Me; I’m Yours,” which was based on a  conversation between God and the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 6:8. I heard the voice of the Lord say, “Whom will I … Continue reading

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