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: Encouragement

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, You can be trusted … period … END OF STORY! You don’t lie. You don’t fail. You don’t falter … EVER! YOU … CAN … BE … TRUSTED! Lord, help us believe. Amen Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Trust in Turbulent Times

    Some things … you just don’t know … until you know them. Pretty profound, aye? Sorry. I’ve been crying so many tears lately I guess I needed a chuckle. I’ve often wondered what it actually means to walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Never in my life have I been in the…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, Jesus came the first time and brought us hope. Our hope is STILL in Him and in Him alone. Amen Friend, may be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • My Deliverer (part 8)

    Hey, Doug Dial here with two or three minutes of hope. ♫ God will make a way, where there seems to be no way. ♫ He works in ways we cannot see, He is watching over me. ♫ He will be my guide, hold me closely to His side, ♫ With love and strength, for…

  • My Deliverer (part 6)

    Hey, Doug Dial here with one minute of hope. The help wanted ad read: Wanted: A delivery person. Must be able to … deliver. I signed on. In the course of my days here below I have delivered personal hygiene and home cleaning products, corrugated boxes, home heating fuel oil, newspapers, pizza, bread, Poland Spring…

  • Celebrating Our Savior’s Birth

    Written by Nola Eva Van Horr Get up, and don’t forget to say thank you to God for giving you another day of life! Life gives us new opportunities every day to be helpful to others, and to love them. You do not have to do anything earth-shaking exciting, or dramatic to be effective. Simply…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, thank You for the privilege of prayer. We KNOW You hear and answer as Your children call upon Your Name. Amen Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • The Trader

    In the art of persuasion, he excelled, he did. It seemed as though every time a birthday or Christmas would roll around and presents were handed out, at the end of the day, my older brother Dave had a pile that was filled with much larger, shinier and newer gifts than mine. He had a…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, no matter how small the task, when done for You, it will be blessed. Help us serve and honor You in all we do. Amen Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Rock of Ages

    When you need something solid to lean on, what is better than a rock? Psalm 18:31 “For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God?” When David described the solid help that He got from God, he said that God was his rock. When we lean on a rock…