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: Direction

  • Be my Guide

    if there’s a tomorrow in my future in my heart, let there be faith Light of the world, be my guide lead me to Your dwelling place

  • About the Lord’s Prayer

    About the Lord’s Prayer

    by fellow blogger Brian Jewell Our Father living in heaven Holy is Your name Your Son was mocked, beaten, crucified but from the cross He proclaimed “It’s finished. It’s done.” I took the pain and wrath so you could live without shame Now centuries later not much had changed. If Jesus walked the earth today…

  • Put Your Foot Down

    Put Your Foot Down

    There’s a time to sit. There’s a time to stand. Then, there’s a time to walk. To take new ground you have to — put your foot down. There’s a time to retreat. There’s a time to reflect. Then, there’s a time to walk. To take new ground you have to — put your foot…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, You are NEVER stumped or confounded. You know EXACTLY what Your children need, this very hour. We love You! We need You! Thank You for holding us. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share with others.

  • Father Knows Best

    Father Knows Best

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. The invitation from God came from the lips of Jeremiah the prophet, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3 🎵 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised.…

  • Finding Your Way

    Finding Your Way

    Path blocked. Gate locked. Windows closed. I’m hosed. Doors shut. What’s up? Can’t get in. Foiled again … God will make a way … … where there seems to be no way …

  • Thy Will Be Done

    Thy Will Be Done

    It might seem like a four-word prayer wouldn’t have much significance or impact but: … when prayed with a sincere heart … … when spoken from sincere lips … … when we truly lay it all down … … when He is Lord of our everything … … when, like Jesus, with every breath we…

  • The Way Maker

    The Way Maker

    Hey, Doug Dial here with one minute of hope. Sometimes … we find ourselves in a quagmire and we just can’t seem to find our way. Unemployment. A relationship issue. Physical challenges. The way is unclear, and the challenge seems daunting as to how to find our way. THAT reminds me of an old chorus:…