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, no matter what we face today, we are NOT alone. You are ever with us and You are MORE THAN able to help us. May our lives honor You this day. Amen Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, thank You for the comfort You give through the Holy Scriptures and by Your Holy Spirit. Your unfailing love NEVER leaves us. Help us today to trust You. Amen Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Word on Word (Psalm 119)

  • Look to the Lamb of God

    Look to the Lamb of God

    When somebody says “LOOK” usually, we LOOK. When somebody says “DON’T LOOK”, usually, we LOOK. We might like, or dislike what we see but, more than likely, we ALL look. There’s a WHOLE lot to look at today but … WHAT is truly worth our attention? The very next day John saw Jesus coming to…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, You ARE able … to carry out and fulfill EVERY promise You have made. May we spend time in Your presence, bask in Your love and share You wherever we go. Amen Friend, may you be filled with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, we love You and we look to You this very hour. In the storm and in the battle … You are ever FAITHFUL and You are ALWAYS with us. Thank You. Amen Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Moving Forward After the Storm

    Moving Forward After the Storm

    You can only sit in the pile of ashes so long before you must make a choice. Either you’re going to sit there one more day or … it’s time to move forward. The person who maliciously maligned you is well on their way to ruining somebody else’s life. It’s time to move forward. The…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, NOTHING takes You by surprise and NOTHING is too difficult for You! Help us trust and rely upon You. Amen Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, cause us to purposely focus our eyes upon You and Your eternal Word, we pray. Storms come and storms go but … YOU … will NEVER leave. Thank you. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, help us to know that You know best. May Your will be accomplished in and through us today, we pray. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!