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: Comfort

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, help and hope abound with You. Where there’s hurt, heartache, and sadness; please comfort, encourage, and guide; we pray. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Nothing Wasted

    Hey, Doug Dial here with two or three minutes of hope. On the way to and from work I pass by a landfill that is filled with garbage, waste and rubbish. We throw away so much stuff. Most of us have several waste baskets throughout our homes and a garbage container or two outside the…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, there is NONE like You! You rule and reign over ALL your creation. Thank You, Lord. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, Your Word declares You will never, NO NEVER forsake Your children. Help us believe. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, You TRULY are our ONLY hope! May Your Holy Spirit lead and guide us into a closer walk with You. Anxiety MUST flee in Your presence. HALLELUJAH! 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, we worship and adore You. Help us realize You remain in control NO MATTER the storm. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • 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!

  • Mighty Warrior

    Mighty Warrior

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 2 or 3 minutes of hope. I know, I KNOW! We’re just OFF the charts today! LOL! From the first day mankind began to roam this earth until this very day there have been precious few moments of peace in our world. Wars, battles, conflicts and fighting seem to have…

  • Still Standing

    Contrary winds have blown across my heartstrings and wreaked havoc with my haven and safe, happy home. Terror gripped and ripped at my mind; as I helplessly watched my most precious love slip from this life into eternity. Suffocating loneliness, as I have never known before, descended upon me like an avalanche. I did not…