Here are some pictures taken after the graduation ceremony at Western Seminary on June 28th, 2009, when I received my MA in Biblical and Theological Studies:

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This is my with my mother (left), fiancee Miranda (immediate right), and long time friend Dan Zivney (far right).

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This is me with my future wife, Miranda Perez.

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This is me with my wonderful mother, Susan LePort.

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This is me with my pastor-for-life, Dr. Jeff Garner. He is an adjunct at Western Seminary, hence the regalia.

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This is me with Larry Exum. He was my principal in high school as well as my youth pastor. He has attended both my BA and MA graduations. It is good to have people that keep interested in you and care about you over that many years.