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    In March and June of 2001 I was arrested twice and taken into custody by local police. Each time I was very surprised, and wondered at the possible cause for arrest. The first time I was arrested, I realized it was probably due to what I had spoken to Herb about Woody Webb. I could come up with no other possible reason for my being arrested.
 
    Through the course of the first arrest's interrogation, my suspicions were confirmed. I came to learn that Woody Webb had felt threatened by my Feb. 20 comments to Herb. I, of course, had not considered nor intended these remarks to be threatening--as if I personally desired harm against anyone. (In hindsight, I do not doubt that my self-righteousness caused Woody Webb a great deal more uneasiness than had I shared with Herb the same details in love.)
 
    During this first arrest I cooperated with the police as much as possible, who, in time, became persuaded that I had intended no harm by any comments I had made to Herb. I stated the matter as plainly as I could to them. Even many months after the arrest I learned that the Bourbonnais police department had conducted a thorough investigation with many of my acquaintances as to the nature of my character and the possibility of the likelihood that I would intentionally harm someone.
 
    In May, I nervously attended my 9am trial to enter my plea with the court. Having never been summoned to court, I knew very little about legal proceedings, and arrived at the courthouse early to ensure that everything would go as smoothly as possible. At five minutes to nine, the appointed courtroom in which I would enter my plea remained empty, except for the presence of the clerk. I entered the courtroom, explained to her my situation and asked what I should do. (I wanted to know whether to wait outside the room, inside the room, whether I had not somehow arrived at the wrong time... etc.) She told me that since I was charged with a misdemeanor it wasn't even necessary for me to be present. I questioned her about this, feeling quite uncertain, but she assured me it was not a big deal, and that everything would proceed the same with or without my presence.
 
    A month later, while driving, I was pulled over by local police and served with a warrant. Once again I was very surprised. I found out that the warrant had been issued because I had not appeared in court the few months before, and that the information I had received from the clerk was completely untrue. A warrant had therefore been issued for my second arrest, and I was again being taken into custody, fingerprinted, etc., wasting a lot of time, money, and effort on something that could have otherwise been avoided. My brother Keith posted bond for me, and after a few hours I was given my freedom, again. A new court date was set for July.
 
    In July, I showed up at the courthouse. This time I found that the court had made a mistake and had assigned me a trial date during which the presiding judge was on vacation. I was given a third court date of October 18th.
 

    Before the date arrived, on September 21st Keith and I visited the local Barnes & Noble, as was our daily custom for the sake of studying books about various computer technologies. While walking through the bookstore, Keith and I both, separately, saw Woody Webb. (Keith saw him a second time that evening.) When I saw Woody, we made eye contact--this was the first time I had seen him in roughly two years--but I purposefully passed by in him in silence for fear of conveying arrogance should I greet him spuriously. About two days later I too saw him a second time! I began to understand that the Lord was using these "chance" meetings to convey a message, and wondered what it may be. I soon came to realize that it was twofold in scope:
 
    First, I believe the Lord used these encounters to begin to convict me of my self-righteous words to Herb about Woody. Second, I realized that our first "chance" meeting had taken place on September 21st--exactly six months after Mar 21st. I knew this was the Lord's confirmation of the truth in Robert's letter to Woody on the CCCInc. web-site.
 
    When October 18th finally arrived, Keith and I went to the county courthouse for my trial. As we sat and waited, we also saw Woody Webb enter, accompanied by a police officer (whom, I assume, was present for Woody's protection.) We all waited for the case to come before the judge. The courtroom was full and busy, and there were many cases before ours.
 
    When the judge called my name, I proceeded to the front of the courtroom where the state's attorney asked me what I would plead. I told her I wasn't certain, since 1) I didn't believe that my conduct had been disorderly, but also that 2) I did indeed commit the offense for which I had been charged. She informed me that the judge only wanted to know if I had actually committed the offense with which I had been charged. I told her I would enter a plea of guilty.
 
    After entering my plea with the judge, I was given a ninety-dollar fine, and sentenced to twenty hours of community service. My brother and I then left the courthouse where outside we saw Woody and Herb talking, and walked by them in close proximity. I waved to them (not out of spite, but in love and sincerity), but they either didn't see me or chose to ignore me--I'm not certain which.
 
    Shortly after these events took place, I was convicted that the reason for all of these proceedings was my own self-righteousness, and sent an e-mail of apology to Woody Webb, stating so (which I copied also to Herb). I received no response, though admittedly I wasn't sure whether or not to expect one.
 

    While studying at Barnes & Noble, having overcome numerous attacks of boredom and sleepiness, I was approached by an old acquaintance from Olivet named Herb. We greeted then shared some memories for about ten minutes. Herb told me he was there to meet with someone. I inquired as to whether or not he still worked in the admissions department of ONU, and he affirmed.
 
    On the day previous GOD had me wondering in prayer how and who He would have be His ONU contact to witness about the Woody Webb example coming up after March 21st, as stated on the CCCInc. web-site. I was not aware just how much the LORD intended to bring out of this conversation with Herb, or how skillfully He would craft it to include so much information as He did, but I suspected that maybe this was the end of my prayers and wondering the day before.
 
    GOD began a witness to Herb by having him tell me I would have to visit him at work some time. I told him I was not allowed on ONU's campus, and he of course was inquisitive as to why. I began to share about the LORD's leading Keith to Olivet, and the story that is presently posted on the www re: ONU--how he would be interested in reading it and that he should look it up.
 
    As I continued, Herb said he thought he was acquainted with the girl named Molly, whom the Lord had led Keith to on his excursion to ONU. Again in reference to this same excursion, I shared with Herb about how Woody Webb had been contrary to CCCInc. even when Casey and I lived in married housing near campus in 1998 when we were just becoming involved with it.
 
    GOD continued to draw out more, as He pointed Herb's attention to my notebook of logs. Herb was interested to review my day's activities--the how, why and when of my day, and was impressed by GOD at what He wants for His disciples and followers.
 
    I shared with Herb how the material he reads on the CCCInc. site will definitely be different than anything else he has ever read. I also explained, in reference to Woody Webb, that GOD doesn't go making examples of people for no reason, but first tries to work with them extensively. On the contrary however, I also explained, He has an agenda to save as many souls as possible, and if someone tries to stand in the way of that, He must in mercy remove them and use them as an example to cause others to fear (see Acts5:11). I also shared with Herb that he was the first person I had witnessed these sensitive things to.
 
    Although I knew that Herb would find the writings of such events on the CCCInc. site interesting, I stressed to him that what was most important was the site's Bible teaching--and for him to be prayerful when he reviews it. I also shared the basic setup of CCCInc., and very briefly the functions of the six support companies.
 
    Finally, the LORD brought out stock trading as His present source of business revenue, and I showed Herb the proof of GOD's inspiration in trading--Keith's trading increase of $15,000.
 
    The conversation began to close, and Herb stated that his contact never made it to meet him! I reminded him to view the site, and we shook hands in parting. While shaking hands, my cell phone rang. It was Keith.
 

Little did I know he had learned them indirectly from Robert Bristow (through Larry Florek), whom Casey and I later met on March 15, 1998 with Dale Heavner.
 
     Dave was the first person who correctly answered the question that GOD literally plagued me with almost daily for my four years at Olivet. I had diligently sought a satisfying answer to the correct meaning of Heb6:4-6, but was unable to find one until I heard from Dave that "it means what it says." The subsequent long awaited peace in my heart was witness that this also was GOD's answer to my question. While seeking the answer at Olivet, however, I was given such unlearned answers as "I don't know - that's why Martin Luther thought Hebrews and James should be put in the back of the Bible." (Dr. Craig Keen), and various twisted explanations, one having to do with Greek participles (visiting NTS professor to our Greek class).
 
     During the time of meeting with Dave, GOD truly blessed our worship, and increased our knowledge of His word and truth. On the outside however, at ONU, we were referred to frequently as CCC, or the "Cory and Casey Cult." After meeting Robert, and learning about GOD's plan and work using CCCInc., we began to witness to many more people basic scriptural truths.
 
     Also during our 18 weeks with Dave, we had many visitors and phone calls, mostly challenging our new found obedience to GOD and His truth. On one occasion, I met with a former religion professor of mine, Dr. Thompson, at his invitation. I was not able to share a whole lot, but instead exercised much patience in listening at this meeting, internally repelling such lies as "truth is found at the place where denominational doctrines overlap."* I also had meetings with Olivetians and grads such as Bill Bahr, who once made the statement that he didn't think Paul was sanctified when He wrote the book of Romans. Casey had meetings with people like Dr. Bill Bray, the University Chaplain, and had similar experiences as I; he all the while working at College Church of the Nazarene as a job, and witnessing to many (especially Olivet grad Dan Wolfe) about GOD's 1Jn3:6,9 truth. We also met with a select number of students over the course of those weeks, and witnessed the truth to many - not one of whom believed a bit of what we shared.
 
     While still at Olivet, GOD directed me to attend weekly services at Manteno church of the Nazarene, pastored by John (Jack) McCormick and youth pastor Todd Craig. We attended for approximately a year and a half or more; this being the church I ceased to attend in November '97 when GOD had me quit my job, church, and Bible study group. Some time thereafter, in late '98, GOD had us begin to attend Bradley church of the Nazarene, pastored by Dirk Ellis, whom the LORD had me witness to extensively about much of His gospel truth. Pastor Ellis was too full of man's worldly wisdom, however, to be able receive any of GOD's simple truth, and in fact, verbally stated his theological problems with it numerous times during our discussions. (Jack McCormick and Dirk Ellis are currently (Oct '00) adjunct professors at ONU.)
 
     After many months of continued resistance to satan's lies, persecutions, and attacks, things finally began to settle down. In May '99 GOD moved us to Momence - 18 months after quitting my job on Nov. 14th '97.