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: God’s Love

  • Well, HELLO There!

    To KNOW this love that surpasses knowledge … THAT’S worth meditating on! Mighty God, we cannot fathom Your love for us. May we accept it, enjoy it and let it flow to others. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Loved by God

    Loved by God

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. Once or twice in your lifetime you have probably heard that “God loves you.” Ayup. It’s true! But how can we know this? He is so big! He is so up there! He is so powerful and I’m just one … insignificant … person among over…

  • Without Measure, Without End

    Sacrificial love. Unfailing love. Incomprehensible love. Unending love. Redeeming love. Calvary love. For you. For me. For eternity. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

  • The Most Unlikely

    by Linda Handzel Did you know that Jesus loves the most unlikely people? Luke chapter eight tells the story of a woman who dared to approach Jesus for healing, even though she was a social outcast. That woman had been bleeding for twelve years and, according to the law, wasn’t even supposed to be out…

  • 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.

  • More

    More

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. If you have ever loaded coffee beans into a coffee grinder/maker then you will understand this: the more coffee beans you place INTO the coffee maker, the more … JOLT … you’re gonna get out the other side. I know. I KNOW! You’re probably reaching for…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, You’re bigger than any trouble that troubles us and You are the fix when we get in a fix. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, thank You for Your peace in the midst of chaos. You are SO worthy of our praise and adoration. Thank You that You hear the prayers of Your children and that Your plans WILL prevail. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Does God Know?

    by Linda Handzel Does God know where you are right now, and does He even care? In Psalm 139 David said “Oh, Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I stand up.” These are wonderful words confirming God’s love for you. He is so interested in…

  • Filled with Hope & Sharing it with Others

    Filled with Hope & Sharing it with Others

    Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others. WHAT? Oh my! We usually share this thought at the end of a Vlog/Blog, not the beginning. What is going on in here? Has time somehow slipped away and it’s already OVER? NOPE! Hello friend and welcome to 5 Minutes of Hope.…