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.

The Only Hope I Have

A very old audio home recording of this song may be heard here. God’s love and mercy never fail; They’re fresh as every brand-new day, Sure as every sunrise. God helps those who place their trust in Him He is … Continue reading

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Special to God Almighty

A recent home audio recording of this song is available here. I am special to God Almighty, For He made me in His image, And He always wanted me to be His child, To be His child. Long before the … Continue reading

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Jigsaw Puzzle

Life can seem like a jigsaw puzzle where the pieces just won’t fit; Sometimes we struggle hard to fit a wrong piece into place, While with our best intentions we ignore the better choice. Life can seem like a jigsaw … Continue reading

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The More Like Him I Grow

God is my Heavenly Father; He made me who I am. He wants all that’s best for me; It’s written in His plan. His Son is like a big brother Who guides me as I go. The closer I walk … Continue reading

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Like a Dog Chasing His Own Tail

Like a dog that is chasing his own tail In a circle around, as he goes to lie down, So my life’s been a cycle of searching For happiness that disappears As soon as it’s found. Like a dog madly … Continue reading

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Assured of Complete Victory

A home studio audio recording of this song may be heard HERE. What can separate us From the love of God’s own Son? Can hunger or hardship or danger or death itself Separate us from His love? I know that … Continue reading

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Lord, You Planned Me

You may listen to an audio home recording of “Lord, You Planned Me” here. Lord, You planned me before I was conceived. Lord, You planned me and then made sure that Things went according to Your perfect plan. Lord, You … Continue reading

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No Song Is Unworthy

My wife, Kathleen, is singing this song with me here. No song is unworthy to be sung to the Lord If God lives within you, making your life sing for Him. Sing for Him, sing for Him, sing for Him. … Continue reading

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Because He Is Lord

How happy are those who worship the Lord with their songsAnd live in the light of His presence!Because He is Lord, they rejoice always,And they sing of His everlasting goodness.Yes, they sing of His everlasting goodness. How happy are those … Continue reading

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What’s My Soul Worth to You, Christian?

What’s my soul worth to you, Christian? Is it worth your time of day to speak to me some words of love and faith– Before I go my way, before you go your way? What’s my soul worth to you, … Continue reading

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