Tag Archives: Roger E. Bruner

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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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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It’s Better to Be Poor

What Christian author–and many a non-Christian author as well–would fail to appreciate Proverbs 25:11? A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Proverbs 15:23 is in the same vein: A man has joy by the … Continue reading

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A Child Much Loved by You

This isn’t one of my more recent songs, but it’s one I often sing when I first pick up my guitar in the morning. It has a special significance, as you can see below. Years before Kathleen and I even … Continue reading

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All Around the World

You may have read last week’s post about the round “Send Me; I’m Yours,” which was based on a  conversation between God and the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 6:8. I heard the voice of the Lord say, “Whom will I … Continue reading

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I’m Yours; Send Me

I was recently looking through some of the songs I’ve written over the years for one I hadn’t posted here before. Lo and behold, “I’m Yours; Send Me” turned out to be just what I was hoping to find. For … Continue reading

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The BE Song

Several years ago I wrote a novel called THE ELDER. It’s about an elderly man who lived to be helpful to others. When he was forced into retirement from a job in which he had been helpful to countless others, … Continue reading

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In the Lord’s Hands

This is one of my older songs. It was especially fun to record back then, and I doubt I could do as well if I tried to do it again now. You may listen to it here or get the … Continue reading

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The True Source

I come believing, Lord,That You’re the true source of LIFE,And as I go my way,Help me to be my best for You. I come believing, Lord,That You’re the true source of JOY,And as I go my way,May my heart sing … Continue reading

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All Those Who Wait Upon the Lord

NOTE: Many apologies for my failure to post anything last Wednesday. My wife and I were flying to Memphis to celebrate her mom’s 100th birthday and I didn’t have my laptop with me. I can’t believe I never posted this … Continue reading

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