Sports Hero: Dustin Hopkins

I love stories of people using their platforms to point people to Jesus. Athletes who use their gifts and abilities to share Christ are my heroes. I know, I know. I'm a FSU fan. Dustin Hopkins is not only a great kicker but he has influenced people with his faith in Christ.

Dustin has the NCAA record for points scored by a kicker with 448 total.

Dustin's legacy will continue in the NFL where his platform and influence will grow. I hope our lives influence people to Jesus more than our performance.

Check out Dustin's story.

P.S. GO NOLES! 

Monday minute

• Today has been a tiring day - there is always something about Mondays!
• Lock-in: It was a success, over 70 students having a blast all night. One student came to know Christ! The worship band "Flying Backwards" played three times during the night and did a great job. Kevin Stone brought the message and did a great job explaining the gospel. Overall, it was a fun and productive time with the students. The adult leaders were awesome!
• Praying and saving up for Cassidy to record a new album in Nashville with a friend, Michael Spooner that has a new studio. We traveled together during college in a band and worked together at Centrifuge. We hope to record it during the Christmas holidays. You will want to own this new CD!
• FSU lost once again. I like Bobby Bowden. period. It might be time for him to retire, but I think Jimbo Fisher is not the answer to fix the Seminoles weak defense and indecisive offense. I've been a fan since I was a kid and have always respected Bobby Bowden for his character and love for God. He is one of the greatest coaches of all-time and I hope they beat the gators in November.
• My friend Richard Coe is now married! Enjoyed his wedding in Eufaula on Saturday - Praying that God blesses them!
• Thankful for FBC Ashford - Great staff and church family - I'm blessed.

Monday Minute

• Really enjoyed this past week - lots of good times and conversations.
• My brothers, Jeff and Justin are in Germany and I must concur with Napoleon Dynamite saying, "lucky!"
• Baptized a student on Sunday morning - Awesome story of God's redemption in her life!
• FSU lost. again. They played great against BYU and crumbled against USF! I'm still a fan of Bobby Bowden - He is one of the best coaches in college history and is man of God and character.
• My wife, Cassidy is a gator fan.  Saturday football games are always fun to watch in the Robinson house. I'm praying for her...She will see the light one day!
• Football and sports in general will not matter in eternity - Seeing people come to know Christ will matter!
• We saw "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs" and enjoyed it! It was a funny movie and we are always "geeked out" when we put on 3-D glasses.
• Beginning a new series this Wednesday night called, "Angry" -  Look forward to God moving in the hearts of the students
• Ready for the first hint of fall weather! I hear its supposed to get cooler here in SE Alabama this week.
• Stay tuned: I'll be posting some thoughts this week on my blog dealing with ministry and life.
• I love my wife!