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: Guidance

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, WHAT a gift on Christmas morn! Born to die that we might live. Oh Jesus, our King, may we place every part of our life into Your precious hands. Amen Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, thank You for caring AND carrying us through the storms of life. May we 🎶 BLESS the Lord at ALL times. Amen Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share with others!

  • One Thing

    One Thing

    So many things to worry about and so little time to do it. Nope, I’m not making fun of anybody. I know that we are living in some pretty stressful times. Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary has…

  • 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, 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!

  • Lifted Up

    Lifted Up

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. If you fell into a well and nobody ever lifted you UP … well … you wouldn’t be reading this blog today. Oh, for a helping hand to LIFT us UP! Dear one, have you fallen? Are you down and out? Is your life in the…

  • Be my Guide

    if there’s a tomorrow in my future in my heart, let there be faith Light of the world, be my guide lead me to Your dwelling place

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, we will fear nothing because the God who always was … is the God who is always with us … forever. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Put Your Foot Down

    Put Your Foot Down

    There’s a time to sit. There’s a time to stand. Then, there’s a time to walk. To take new ground you have to — put your foot down. There’s a time to retreat. There’s a time to reflect. Then, there’s a time to walk. To take new ground you have to — put your foot…