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Ecclesiastes 7:18

February 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM

James Buchanan

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February 16, 2026 at 10:12 AM

James Buchanan

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How barbaric was the Mosaic Law that gave instructions for the stoning of disobedient children? We look at that today.

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Stoning Children

Here’s your daily dose of the Mosaic Law and why it is evidence that ancient Israel was being led by a loving God and not a wrathful lunatic, as some have claimed. Let’s look at Deutero…

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February 15, 2026 at 9:25 PM

James Buchanan

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February 15, 2026 at 8:13 AM

James Buchanan

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The OSR game Cairn: Barebones Edition is FREE now on DriveThru #RPG! Claim it now and get to know one of the popular classless #OSR games!

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Cairn: Barebones Edition - Cairn Press | DriveThruRPG

Cairn: Barebones Edition is an adventure game about traversing underground tunnels, decrepit castles, dark forests, and other dreadful places. Character creation is entirely random and fast, explorati...

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February 14, 2026 at 2:49 AM

James Buchanan

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February 14, 2026 at 2:48 AM

James Buchanan

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The Halls of Arden Vul Complete, the legendary #OSR megadungeon, is now on sale at DriveThru #RPG!

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February 9, 2026 at 7:57 PM

James Buchanan

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Take refuge.

A peaceful meadow with a rising sun. Caption is from Psalm 34:22 "The LORD will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

February 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM

James Buchanan

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This world is not my home. I'm just passing through.

February 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM

James Buchanan

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Gods of the Forbidden North Vol 2, an OSR and OSR compatible product, is on sale NOW at DriveThru RPG!

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Gods of the Forbidden North: Volume 2 - Pulp Hummock Press | DriveThruRPG

The Exciting Sequel to the ENNIE Award-Winning Gods of the Forbidden North has Arrived! Gods of the Forbidden North is a massive, three-volume mega-adventure series written for the Old-School Essenti...

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February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM

James Buchanan

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The #OSR adventure "Echoes From Fomalhaut #13: Isle of the Ascended Ones" is on sale today at DriveThru #RPG!

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Echoes From Fomalhaut #13: Isle of the Ascended Ones - E.M.D.T. ULTRAREALITY Publishing | DriveThruRPG

A 56-page fanzine dedicated to adventures and GM-friendly campaign materials for OSRIC and other old-school systems, with cover art by Peter Mullen, and interiors by Cameron Hawkey, Graphite Prime, Vi...

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February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM

James Buchanan

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Everyone needs to watch this video before we all devour one another. It's not really about Star Wars.

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How a Prequel Hero becomes an Imperial Villain

YouTube video by Generation Tech

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February 1, 2026 at 3:16 AM

James Buchanan

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Do you like Shadowdark or similar OSR games? I've written a whole book of extra Shadowdark classes, and it's pay what you want on DriveThru RPG!

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Codex Officium I - New Classes for Shadowdark - Wandering Mage | DriveThruRPG

Made specifically for the 2023 Old School TTRPG SHADOWDARK by the Arcane Library, the Codex Officium, volume one, contains SIX new classes for your Shadowdark game! Inside you'll find rules for the fo...

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January 31, 2026 at 10:22 PM

James Buchanan

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A man looks into the sunset. A caption reads Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. The caption is from Ecclesiastes 7:10

January 31, 2026 at 10:20 PM

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January 29, 2026 at 12:19 AM

James Buchanan

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"Blessed are those who believe, even though they have not seen."
- Jesus of Nazareth

January 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM

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January 27, 2026 at 6:37 AM

James Buchanan

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Looking for old school D&D, #RPG, or #OSR adventures? Check out these, compatible with most OSR products! This one is pay what you want, what do you have to lose?

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The Tomb of Skevron - Wandering Mage | DriveThruRPG

This adventure is compatible with OSR products such as B/X, Shadowdark, Knave, White Box, Swords and Wizardry, and more. It is designed for a group of 2nd level characters with suggestions on how to i...

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January 25, 2026 at 7:43 PM

James Buchanan

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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life. For He did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but that the world might be saved through Him. (the verse in the image follows these verses)

January 24, 2026 at 10:24 PM

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January 24, 2026 at 1:33 AM

James Buchanan

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For those of you in the Southeastern US tonight, make sure you're ready for the winter storm and all the hazards it can bring! 👀

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WINTER WARNING: Staying Safe In Severe Blizzard Conditions

YouTube video by The Lesser Good

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January 24, 2026 at 1:04 AM

James Buchanan

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Try SHADOWDARK #RPG for free! What is #Shadowdark? It's old-school gaming, modernized. It's a complete fantasy role-playing game contained in one book.

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