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.

Not Just Some Miracle Worker

Christ was not just some miracle worker Whose magic died with him, For Christ is still alive and he changes the lives Of those who believe that he came here To die for their sins, Came to die for their … Continue reading

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The Crucifixion Now Is Past

The crucifixion now is past, And Christ is in His tomb at last, And at the door the stone is fast. The tumult and the shouting’s done. His friends have left Him one by one; To them He seemed a … Continue reading

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A Lamb Out of Every Crisis (w/Monologue Three)

Monologue Three: GIRL (continuing letter). . . As she talked, I felt the excitement in me growing. Mom and Dad, a fleeting thought of you and home ran through my mind. But I quickly grew nervous. . .restless. Things weren’t … 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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The Selfless Love that Binds

When we met and fell in love, We married such very different points of view, And we promised from the very start Because we’d agreed to be a Family. We’ve been growing our Family, And it’s prospered from our special … Continue reading

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Do Not Worry

Do not worry about anything; Pray instead about everything. Tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank Him, Thank Him for His answers. God is your shelter and your strength, A very present help in trouble. There’s no need … Continue reading

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The Money Song

Wealth is the rich man’s great advantage. Poverty is the poor man’s great curse. Righteous men spend money to help others. Wicked men spend money on themselves. About this Song: Maybe you’ve noticed that some of my songs are shorter … Continue reading

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We’ve Been Travelin’

We’ve been travelin’ all over this land From the flat land country to the mountains grand, From the humdrum of the city to the wildness of the sea. O blessed land where we all are free. We hear folks singing … Continue reading

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Night Sounds

I listen to the night winds sigh Because they know you’re not with me. I listen to the night winds sigh Because they know you’re not with me. And I reach out for you, But you’re not there. I listen … Continue reading

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As I Come Singing

As I come singing, I sing to praise the Lord; With a song in my heart, I come to proclaim God’s Word, To proclaim God’s Word. La, la la la la. The melody may seem compelling as the rhythm moves … Continue reading

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