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.

When the Storms Come

Life is full of storms, but if our lives are built upon the rock, our relationship with Jesus, we will survive. Continue reading →

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As Independent As Cats

You may listen to this song here.  The cat’s meow at the end was recorded live. A free lead sheet is available here. We’re as independent as cats, And we lived our lives on our own Till we meowed at … Continue reading →

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God’s True Children

Who are God’s true children but those who love others enough to tell them God’s Good News and to send others to tell them also? Continue reading →

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By Faith We Are Saved

The biblical references to salt and light are so important. If others don’t see us Christians in a positive way, how can we hope to have a positive influence on them?

Yes, we are saved by faith, but our influence largely depends on our being who and what we claim to be. Continue reading →

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Comfort Zone

Have you ever been afraid to come out of your comfort zone and do something God is challenging you to do? Pray for more faith at those times. Continue reading →

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The More Like Him I Grow

Even though I prefer to make new recordings of the songs I post here if the older ones aren’t up to snuff. Sometimes I can’t do as well now, much less better. The recording of this song is too special … Continue reading →

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Working Behind the Scenes

Have you ever been in a situation that seemed hopeless at the time, but you later recognized that God had been in control all along? I felt that way years ago after a major job loss. In the long run, a blessing had come out of it. Continue reading →

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Psalm Eight

When you look into the night sky, do you ever think about how much bigger God is than you? Continue reading →

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What I Can Do for You I’m Doing for Him

No matter how serious the meaning of this song, it’s also a bit fun. You might enjoy listening to it here . A free lead sheet can be found here. Let me feed you when you are hungry; Let me … Continue reading →

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The Cross Song

You may listen to this song here and get a free lead sheet here. Won’t you tell me about that cross that’s hanging down from your neck? Did you get it as a gift or purchase it for yourself? Did … Continue reading →

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