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, thank You SO much that we can call upon You … ANYTIME and NO MATTER what the need. You hear, You listen, You answer because You love Your children. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, we DESPERATELY need You … more than EVER! Revive, restore and show us Your unfailing love, we pray. 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…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, when fear and anxiety surround our mind, it is YOU who surrounds our heart and life. We praise and worship You forever! Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, thank You for who you are and what You’ve done for us. We NEED You … SO much! Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, Your Word is crystal clear that You remain in control. You have not and NEVER will abdicate Your throne. May praise rise from deep within and let us magnify Your matchless Name. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • The Present in the Pain

    Thorns on the rose; thorns on the rose. Why pain and beauty are so often wed, only God knows. When tragedy strikes your heart, when calamity strikes your home; please know this, my grieving friend: you don’t walk that path alone. There’s One who cares. Our burden shares. Hears our prayers. Calms our fears. “……

  • We Sing Praise

    Endless, countless, sorrowful tears: rising from the depths. Broken, crushed and bleeding heart: still, your praise will be on my lips. “… his praise will always be on my lips.” Psalm 34:1

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, Your Word declares You will never leave us or take Your love from us. Help us to believe. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • My First Christmas

    My First Christmas

    This Christmas will be my first Christmas; without my loved one by my side. This Christmas will be my first Christmas; since something inside of me died. Not sure how I’m gonna handle the festivities; I’m really not in the mood. Please forgive me if you catch me a little down; don’t mean to be…