OBCL News & Articles
True Safety and Happiness
True Safety and Happiness One of the enumerated unalienable rights is the “pursuit of happiness.” Within the...
True Consent of the Governed
True Consent of the Governed The American founders recognized that with great authority comes great responsibility....
True Source of Political Authority
True Source of Political Authority “To secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just...
The Ultimate Question: “Religion” vs. “Philosophy of Government”
“Religion or philosophy of government?” This is the ultimate question that must be addressed when dealing with the...
True Authority over Nations
True Authority over Nations The American founders held certain truths to be self-evident. These truths explain...
Alumni Spotlight – Making a Difference
Making a Difference in the Fight against Drunk Driving Alumnus Brandon Stallings explains how the road he has traveled has led him to professional and community involvement, first with the California State Bar as the...
Is Oak Brook for Me?
Choosing a college for higher education can be a difficult decision – not every school is a good fit for every person, and the realities of time and finances often add additional obstacles to pursuing one’s goals. So...
Oak Brook College: The meaning behind the name
Within its name, Oak Brook College of Law symbolizes the cause and effect relationship between the implementation of true principles of law and government and the growth and stability of a nation. The name also...
“THE CHRISTMAS STORY”
“THE CHRISTMAS STORY” The Bible tells us that God created the heavens and the earth, and that He is the source of all life. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Genesis 1:1). The earth is the Lord’s...
“HOW TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A ‘GOOD’ HEART”
Our physical heart pumps life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients to every part of our body. Scripture tells us “the life of the flesh is in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11, 14; Genesis 9:4; Deuteronomy 12:23), and without the...
“THE HEART IN ITS REGENERATE STATE”
Jesus confirmed that the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength” (Mark 12:30; Matthew 22:37; Luke 10:27;...
“YOUR HEART: IN ITS NATURAL STATE”
We saw last time that our heart consists of our belief system. It includes our innermost thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and affections. It is what we believe to be true and is the seminal force behind our words and...
“YOUR HEART: THE COMMAND CENTER OF YOUR LIFE”
As you read the New Testament, Jesus’ focus on the heart becomes very clear. The kingdom of God is a kingdom of the heart and only the “pure in heart” will “see God” (Matthew 5:8). Jesus preached, “Repent for the...
“BEWARE OF THE LEAVEN OF THE PHARISEES”
Then Jesus said unto them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.” (Matthew 16:6) As we comprehend and walk in the blessings and authority we have “in Christ” we must be very mindful...
What is Law?
What is Law? It has been over forty years since I graduated from law school and, to the best of my recollection, the question “What is law?” was never addressed in any of my required courses. During law school, one was...
Whose Jurisdiction Is It?
With any legal policy question, in addition to asking what should be done, we must also ask who has the authority to do something about the problem. Individuals? Church? Government?
Taking a Stand for Life
An alumnus shares her work in the defense of life.
“I sip my second cup of coffee as my phone’s buzz fills my ear. I fiddle with the volume. The mechanical voice says, “You will now enter the meeting”.
Alumni Spotlight – Making a Difference
Making a Difference in the Fight against Drunk Driving Alumnus Brandon Stallings explains how the road he has traveled has led him to professional and community involvement, first with the California State Bar as the...
Is Oak Brook for Me?
Choosing a college for higher education can be a difficult decision – not every school is a good fit for every person, and the realities of time and finances often add additional obstacles to pursuing one’s goals. So...
Oak Brook College: The meaning behind the name
Within its name, Oak Brook College of Law symbolizes the cause and effect relationship between the implementation of true principles of law and government and the growth and stability of a nation. The name also...
“THE CHRISTMAS STORY”
“THE CHRISTMAS STORY” The Bible tells us that God created the heavens and the earth, and that He is the source of all life. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Genesis 1:1). The earth is the Lord’s...
“HOW TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A ‘GOOD’ HEART”
Our physical heart pumps life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients to every part of our body. Scripture tells us “the life of the flesh is in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11, 14; Genesis 9:4; Deuteronomy 12:23), and without the...
“THE HEART IN ITS REGENERATE STATE”
Jesus confirmed that the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength” (Mark 12:30; Matthew 22:37; Luke 10:27;...