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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.

Yesterday’s Dirt

When I get up in the morning, I jump into the shower. I turn the water on full force And lather up some soap. Then I commence to scrubbing From my head down to my toes, So I won’t keep … Continue reading

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When Two Friends Walk Together

When two friends walk together, When two friends walk together, When two friends walk together and one falls, The other helps him up. But when someone walks alone, When someone walks alone, When someone walks alone and he falls down, … Continue reading

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Now Let Me Share it with You!

When Jesus Christ was born upon the earth, Son of God, yet fully man, His Father sent a choir of angels To announce the good news. “Glory to God, peace on the earth, Good will from God to man. Christ … Continue reading

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One Lone Angel

In these days of great darkness, The righteous are not spared. Though they’re on mission for their God, The dangers are quite real. Sometimes the Lord assures them That He’s still in control By sending one lone angel forth To … Continue reading

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One Word from Him

The grass will soon wither, And the flowers will soon fade; So the strongest of men will soon weaken and die. Only the Word of the Lord lasts forever; And one Word from Him gives us eternal life. One Word … Continue reading

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I Can Do All Things

I can do all things, I can do all things, Not on my own, But through Christ who strengthens me. If I should walk on the water Or move a mountain to prove my faith, Such power would accomplish nothing … Continue reading

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Call Upon the Lord

Why should life discourage you so? Why despair when you’re feeling low? Let the Lord be the strength of your heart. Call upon His name, call on His name. Let God be your shelter and your strength, An ever-present help … Continue reading

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Nobody Else

Who else is as wonderful as Jesus? Nobody else, nobody else. No one is as wonderful as Jesus. He’s the only Son of God. Who but Christ would die to pay for our sins? Nobody else, nobody else. Only Christ … Continue reading

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My Strength Alone

My strength alone cannot compare With power God gives to me through prayer. I draw fresh power both day and night To walk by faith and not by sight. My batteries need charging, Lord; My power’s running low. My will … Continue reading

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Just the Way I Am

(You may listen to a recent recording of this song here.) Although I’m not like the prophet Daniel With vast knowledge and wisdom and power, I praise the Lord every day of my life for making me Just the way … Continue reading

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