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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.

Psalm 40 (Part Four)

At the assembling of Your people together, Lord, I will sing glad songs of salvation. Good news like that cannot be kept a secret; I’ll not be silent till everyone knows that You are the giver of eternal life. You … Continue reading →

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Psalm 40 (Part Three)

What can I offer You, Lord, That You don’t already have? What can I bring to You, Lord, That’s not already Yours? What would please You more Than for me to read Your Word And to listen for Your voice … Continue reading →

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Psalm Forty (Part Two)

Happy are those who trust in You, Lord, Not in the false gods of this world; So many gifts You’ve given, I can’t name them all. Lord, there’s no one else like You. Lord, there’s no one else like You. … Continue reading →

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Psalm 40 (Part One)

Lord,  I was sinking deep; There was no hope for me Until You heard my prayer for help And picked me up and rested me upon a rock. Lord, You picked me up And put me on a rock Where … Continue reading →

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Giver, Gift, Gifted

God is the vine, And we are His branches. We are known by the Kind of fruit we bear. refrain God is the giver of every perfect gift. Christ, His only Son, is God’s most perfect gift of all. When … Continue reading →

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A Witness Between Us

Sing to the Lord; let’s make up a new song. Sing to the Lord; let’s make up a new song. Sing to the Lord; let’s make up a new song As a witness between us that He is our God. … Continue reading →

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Blessed by the Past

We’ve been blessed in the past by the Saints who’ve gone before us, Who in times of tribulation showed theirs was a living faith. But the future is our challenge, for in days of wealth and leisure, Will we show … Continue reading →

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Won’t You Tell Me About That Cross?

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 you put it on by choice or wear it out of habit? Won’t you … Continue reading →

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Beggar

I was once a beggar in my soul, Just looking for a fuller kind of meal, When another beggar found me and said, “Let me show you where you can get your fill.” Then he took me to the House … Continue reading →

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When I Am Scared

When I am scared, God gives me His courage; When I am weak, He gives me His strength. When I am lost, God gives me His guidance; When I am cold, He gives me His warmth. When I’m in doubt, … Continue reading →

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