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: Friendship

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, we’ve never needed You more than today. Draw us nearer blessed Lord, we pray. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, true freedom comes from You alone. Thank You for the opportunity to converse with the uncreated and unfailing God through our times of prayer. We love You! Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Dad Durost

    Dad Durost

    Arnold Durost and I first met in the early seventies at the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Presque Isle, Maine. I took an instant liking to him for he was truly a man of God and I but a youth in Christ. At some point shortly thereafter, I adopted him as my dad, and he…

  • What a Friend

    What a Friend

    Hey, Doug Dial here with one minute of hope. The song writer wrote, … ♫  Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear. All, because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer. – Joseph M. Scriven EVERYTHING, friend. Good times. Not so good times. These times DEMAND that we…