5 Minutes of Hope

Sharing the HOPE and encouragement we have in God.

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Doug Dial, a native of Maine and longtime New Jersey resident, is an author known for his inspirational, easy-to-read poetry and heartfelt insights. With a background in theology, decades of teaching and speaking experience, and a deep love for Jesus and his wife of 40+ years, Doug writes with warmth, wisdom, and real-life relevance.

Category: Christ’s Return

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, Your only begotten Son came the first time … as promised. SURELY … His second coming is … VERY near. Help us believe. Friend, may you be filled with hope today and share it with others!

  • God’s Eternal Kingdom

    God’s Eternal Kingdom

    I’m kinda curious how many books and how many movies end with: and they all lived … happily … ever … after? Did you ever wonder who was the first person to string together those three words? Happily … Ever … After! I mean, it sounds pretty good to me … HAPPY … For EVER!…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, thank You for the promises in Your Word that You are coming back to take us home. HALLELUJAH! We need Not fear … ANYTHING! Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, You are the uncreated and eternal God. We find refuge in You now and one day, we’ll see You face to face. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, thank You for the encouragement in Your Word. Thank You for the privilege of prayer. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, Your Son came to earth the first time, as promised. We await His second coming, as promised. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Knowing and Cherishing the Hope

    Knowing and Cherishing the Hope

    The apostle Paul prayed some pretty powerful prayers and the New Testament records not a few of them. One of his prayers in his epistle to the church in Ephesus is quite noteworthy. The one we are about to share requires that you be sitting down with your seatbelt fastened. Are you ready? Here goes:…

  • One Day

    One day you will die. One day so will I. One day tears will flow. One day all will know. One day the skies will part. One day ready my heart. One day could be soon. One day could be June.

  • Coming Once, Twice

    Coming Once, Twice

    Once The promise. But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. Micah 5:2 The wait. For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous men longed…