I ONCE WAS: NFL Kicker Dustin Hopkins

Sports Spectrum Media

Dustin Hopkins thought he was a good kid growing up — 'better than most' — and attended church enough to hear stories about Jesus. But at a Christmas Eve service when Dustin was 9 years old, it was the first time he actually had 'ears to hear.' He heard the Gospel presented in a way that showed God had authority over his life. 'Lord, I'm not good enough. Jesus, come into my life,' Dustin confessed that night. Ever since, God has proven His abounding mercy and grace toward Dustin time and time a…