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.

Secure in You

Oh, Lord, You live forever; So long ago You made this world with Your hands. And when the heavens and the earth have all passed away, Even then You’ll remain. Lord, You’ll remain. And when the world’s been used up, … Continue reading

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The Skies Reveal God’s Glory

The skies reveal God’s glory; Without speech, without words, Each day tells the next day About the wonders of God. Like a ready runner, The sun moves across the sky, And–where its light shines– Some of God’s splendor is seen. … Continue reading

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All My Godless Ways

Two rough-hewn wooden structures tell so much about our Lord: The manger where the baby lay and the cross on which He died. Though God Himself, Christ chose the birth of every mother’s child Though God Himself, Christ chose the … Continue reading

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The Balm Song

I need not fret. I need not worry. God’s love is the balm that calms my soul. Why be concerned about tomorrow? My life is in God’s loving hands. Why be concerned about tomorrow? My life is in God’s hands. … Continue reading

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When I Walk with Him

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Nothing is impossible when I walk with Him. When I walk with Him, yes, when I walk with Him, Nothing is impossible when I walk with Him. Though the night … Continue reading

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Called to Celebrate

Sometimes we’re called to work the fields. Sometimes we’re called to work the fields. Sometimes we’re called to work the fields And sometimes to clean the stables. Sometimes we’re called to till the soil. Sometimes we’re called to till the … Continue reading

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From the Manger to the Cross

My life is a journey, Yes, sometimes a hard journey, Lord, From the manger to the cross, From the manger to the cross. From my birth as a child of God, From my birth as a child of God To … Continue reading

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Our Father in Heaven (The Lord’s Prayer)

Our Father in Heaven, holy is Your name. May Your kingdom come, may Your will be done On earth as it is in Heaven. Lord, give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our wrongs as we forgive. Lord, … Continue reading

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I Can’t Count Them!

In the ocean, I wonder how many schools of fish there are. I can’t count them. In the forest, I wonder how many different trees there are. I can’t count them. In the meadow, I wonder how many blades of … Continue reading

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Sharing the Harvest

Who will come and share in the harvest? Who will work the Master’s fields? Who will join the angels as they’re singing praise For each soul the Harvest brings in? Crops are ripe and ready to harvest; Who will help … Continue reading

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