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WHEN A MINISTRY POURS ITS LIFE, LOVE, RESOURCES, AND PLATFORM OF INFLUENCE INTO YOUNG PEOPLE, IT IS A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT. IT MIGHT LOOK AND SOUND GOOD, BUT IS IT WORTH YOUR PRAYER AND SUPPORT?

ULTIMATELY, THAT IS A MATTER BETWEEN YOU AND GOD. 

HOWEVER, THE BENEFIT OF OVER FORTY YEARS OF INVESTMENT IN TEACHING, WRITING, AND MENTORING YOUNG PEOPLE PRODUCES LIVES THAT CAN BE OBSERVED.  ARE THEY MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS?  IS THERE A RIPPLE EFFECT?

"Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they can understand. Sports can create hope, where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination."--Nelson Mandela, South Africa

"When I was a kid, I thought I was coming to Springs of Grace to play basketball and get free popcorn and soda. Brother Rex gave the kids from the neighborhood a place to fellowship, hoop, and 30 minutes of sharing God's Word and praise and worship. Thank you, Brother Rex, for giving me and friends a place to go and keeping us out of trouble. There were great people in that place. I am forever grateful for The Monday Night Club."--Stromile Swift, NBA basketball player.

"I hope you know that this idea you had 7 years ago, to host a Champions of Character game, has truly made an impact on these kids! You embody these core values."--Elementary Teacher

"Anybody who knows my dad, Rex Blankenship, knows he is my hero. He was an ALL-Everything athlete who played both quarterback (started vs. Yale in The Game as a sophomore) and point guard in college at Harvard. That alone is enough to make one beam with pride. However, today i am most proud as I reflect on the last 38 years of watching my dad use his influence and intellect to impact athletes, coaches, and everyday people across the country with his stories, teachings, wisdom, and most importantly his love. 

I saw him fill arenas, churches, camp venues and locker rooms as he became a well-known and powerful teacher, preacher, and motivational speaker. I sat in the same rooms as college and professional athletes (it’s how he ultimately ended up in Shreveport). The same pews as local and national leaders. The same chairs as famous musicians and actors. I watched him connect with the young and old, rich and poor, the homeless and helpless and anyone that came to listen. PROUD would be an understatement. FINALLY, dad has begun to share his wisdom with the social media world. Since the beginning of this month, I have anticipated waking up every Wednesday morning to find and read his weekly post. You can either listen or you can read it like I do. I’m definitely biased, but I think it’s the best thing you can do today."--Kyle Blankenship. College Basketball Coach, LSUS

 "I look forward for your writings. It’s like a breath of fresh air! Love first. Love most"--Phyllis Knapp 

" A good message to start my day with. Thank you!  Looking forward to more."--Jackie Walker 

"Rex's writings use humorous and heart-grabbing stories from the arena of sports and family to introduce the two-step therapeutic dance for loving others. It is simple and doable, just never easy. Kindness, longsuffering, and forgiveness are not natural, especially with self-centered partners. Rex shares his failures as well as motivational love lessons which can change your life and relationships. I teach about the lifetime impact of our influence on being obedient to God. I cite as an example all the young men Rex taught and mentored as pastors to be.

Rex's writings emphasize what legendary basketball coach and cancer victim, Jim Valvano, declared, 'If you laugh, and you think, and you cry, that’s a full day…You do that seven-days a week, you’re going to have something special.' Winsday Wisdom will help you have a full day. It might start something special."--Renee Neugart, Teacher

2 Timothy 2:2 Invest your life and teaching into men who will do it better, longer, and more far reaching than you can.

"No one life has touched and influenced mine like yours has. I am so thankful for your ministry to me and Karen and our church."--Pastor Mike Fanning, Sapulpa Bible Church, Sapulpa, Oklahoma

"Thank you for those formative years. I have been blessed by your wonderful mentorship and guidance. Thankful for your impact on my life and ministry."--Pastor Tim Gibson, Journey Bible Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma

"Tim Gibson and I are both caught up in that 2 Timothy 2:2 ministry you began in Shreveport all those years ago (along with many other men). 4G-4generation impact. High view of God! Your legacy and influence are all over our lives."--Pastor Matt Shackelford, Central Church, Memphis, Tennessee 

"I am preparing to preach through Genesis. Every time I get ready to preach, I pray to be faithful to God and preach like you. Your expository preaching combines simplicity of understanding with depth of study. Thank you for showing me the value and power of the Word of God. You have trained young men for ministry for over 40 years and continue to relate with the college-aged youth. Thank you for your consistent example and encouragement."--Pastor Derek Cox, Fairview Baptist Church, Fairview, Oklahoma

"Thanks for the words of encouragement. You are such an inspiration. Such a faithful spiritual father to me all these years! Thanks for your gifts to Mexico and Victor's efforts to expand the Gospel. May the Lord shine his face on you brighter each day."--Dr. Jim McCarty, Shreveport and Oxaca, Mexico 

"Thankful for your impact in my life."--Ron Bunyard, International Students Ministry, Texas

Training student/athletes about the most important thing in life.

"I want to thank you in carrying out your ministry to me and so many others, It has been more impactful than you know. God's Word through you encourages me. I remember your illustrations and lessons. 'When you get squeezed, what is on the inside comes out.' I am leading a Bible study at college and will be involved in missions this summer. I want to strengthen my walk with the Lord. Your text messages always come at the right time, God's perfect timing. I love you."--Hagen Hood, University of Arkansas

"I appreciate the person you have been in my life. I wouldn't be who I am without Uncle Rex. I will remember the most important thing in life and football. I will share it with the special needs kids as well. I am with you heart and soul. Forever, Love you."--Cole Adams, University of Alabama

"I appreciate you greatly unc. You help me without knowing. God always gives you the right thing to say. You said to be an Example, Encourager, and Exceptional. I am working on being all those things and great. I love you unc."--Brandon Ramsey, Abilene Christian University

"We are so thankful for your positive and spiritual influence in our son's life as well as the entire team. Thanks for pouring into their lives. They listen and respect you."--Steve Gage, Owasso Rams Parent 

"Thanks for loving and influencing so many lives! Great to spend another season with you influencing young men and women."--Kevin Norwood, Youth Minister, Owasso First Assembly

"You pour yourself into these kids. You are always encouraging us all. Thank you for loving my son and all the others. You are gold!"--Cambry Shields, Owasso Rams Parent

" These Uncle Rex weekly talks are designed to build a foundation of spiritual growth and character development with our players and coaches."--Booster Club Parent

Bible Study for Coaches

"Always pray to have the eyes to see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God. You have taught me to love and pray these words. I am very blessed to have been taught by the best. Love First and Love Most."--Matt Cross, College Basketball Coach, Texas  College

"I led a devotional for coaching staff, and I used a passage you taught us at TU. I did not fully grasp at that age, but years later, I am able to share the message. You can have a big home, big car, or coach at OU, but none of that stuff will truly fulfill you. Only the Lord can do that. Running my race! Love you."--Calvin Thibodeaux, College Football Coach, SMU

"Very blessed to have you in my life! Ephesians 3:14-19. A prayer for a coach of men. I got it! Thank you for sharing and your leadersip of love."--Antonio Graham, Football Coach, Owasso High School

"I am convinced of a few pertinent things. God has been good to me by providing a steady refuge in your friendship and care and concern for me. It has had a comforting effect on my life. I am grateful for you and plead for God's rich blessings on you, for I have felt God's goodness through you. I love the Lord you have shown me. He is good and kind and compassionate and gracious. I want to love those He leads into my life with the love He provides."--Rafe Semmes, High School Counselor, Bossier City, Louisiana

"Thank you for living for the Lord. Thank you for loving others, especially me and my wife. Remembering things you taught us and the Lord's goodness to us through you. Unbelievable! You have been a spiritual father to me. The Lord is good."--Paul Pollitt, Shreveport, Louisiana

"Thanks, spiritual dad. Your investment in my life and in my friends has made a lasting impact. We continue to have scriptural discussions on whatever one of us might be reading at the time. You told me one day that when someone sees me walk in the church, they are encouraged. So we need to be there. You might be surprised how much of your teaching from 35 years ago influences my life today. I told you to get your stuff on social media years ago. Glad you finally listened. Love you."--Gary Sebo, Spiro, Oklahoma

 “Your continued influence on me ripples out to all in my orbit. Thanks for your steady influence. You have been a reliable encouragement for nearly half my life. Your gift for looking past the circumstance toward the goal has been constant.
‘Hope - the confident expectation that God will do us all the good He has promised... Somehow... Sometime... Someway.’
I intend to finish strong.”—Bill Johnson,Shreveport, Louisiana 

 "I can testify that God has greatly used you in my life and I believe the “ripple effect” of your ministry continues in the different places and seasons of my life serving our great God and Savior! Thanks be to God for all of His unspeakable gifts that He lavishes on us." --(Rhonda Bray)

"My wife and I (along with everyone else in our group) really were blessed by the Word God shared through you. Your humility and heart for others (modeling your text) was so evident. we thank God for your faithfulness in sharing the Word. I have told your stories on a number of occasions since the retreat! God really spoke to us through you."--Pastor Alan Metzel, Gilmer, Texas

"Love first, love most. The message was simple. Love. It has taught me to walk in a manner to what I have been called to do, I want to be able to show humility, to show patience, and to show an enduring love to not only my wife, but also to the kids I coach."