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 Balm Song

Do you remember the worrisome days of COVID? It was an appropriate time to write a song like this one. It wasn’t just appropriate then, but for all times. God cares for and provides for all of His children. It’s … Continue reading

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Sing to the Lord

A few months ago I came across Psalm 93 and immediately fell in love with the first four verses: Sing to the Lord a new song;    sing to the Lord, all the earth.2 Sing to the Lord, praise his name;    proclaim his salvation … Continue reading

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Create in Me a Clean Heart, O Lord

I suspect that most people are familiar with the biblical story about King David committing adultery with Bathsheba and then trying to cover up his sin by sending her husband to the front of battle, where he was sure to … Continue reading

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Our Father in Heaven (The Lord’s Prayer)

Even Christians who haven’t memorized much Scripture can probably recite The Lord’s Prayer. I purposely said “recite” because actually praying those words can be difficult with the words coming to our minds and mouth automatically. Jesus didn’t tell His disciples … Continue reading

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Learning to Touch Lives

This song is not necessarily a Christian song as such, but it ought to be quite relevant to Christians. Have you ever visited a church you’ve never been to before and been greeted by practically no one? Did you feel … Continue reading

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When I Walk with Him

Over the years I’ve had a number of people tell me several of my songs would make good children’s songs. I suppose that’s because of their simplicity. It’s fine with me for people to think that, even though I have … Continue reading

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Sometimes I Wonder

Have you ever found yourself in such a miserable situation that you questioned whether you could work your way out of it, even with God’s help? Or have you ever been so resentful of evil people who are getting away … Continue reading

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I Can’t Count Them!

No sheep this week. Well, not exactly. Here are the lyrics to a song I wish I could duplicate the style of for other songs. But the meaning is far more important than what someone might consider one of my … Continue reading

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All Like Sheep (B)

Last week I mentioned that I was going to post a different version of “All Like Sheep” today. What I didn’t tell you is the only difference is the length — eight stanzas (thanks to repeated lines) compared to two: … Continue reading

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All Like Sheep (A)

Have you ever been around sheep? Or had the opportunity to observe sheep for a length of time? Or read a book like Phillip Keller’s little book, Lessons from a Sheepdog? As horrible as it sounds to say, sheep are … Continue reading

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