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: Hope

  • April’s Goal

    Less chatting online / more abiding in the Vine Less phone time / more alone with God time Less hand wringing / more heart singing Less demanding / more understanding Less consternation / more meditation Less anxiety / more relying on Thee Less complaining / more refraining Less shouldering / more beholding Less distraction /…

  • All Night in Prayer

    All night in prayer All night in prayer Imagine that— The Son of God… All night in prayer Jesus went out To a mountainside to pray He spent the whole night Until the next day All night in prayer All night in prayer Imagine that— The Son of God… All night in prayer

  • Wooed

    Near to the heart of God While I’m at Jesus’ feet The Holy Spirit woos me My life is now complete

  • Quiet Waters

    The Lord is my Shepherd Nothing I lack He carries me ever He’s got my back Lying down In pastures green Beside quiet waters So serene Oh, sweet reflection He refreshes my soul He guides along right paths I’m in His control Even though I walk Where it’s too dark to see Your rod and…

  • The Bride’s Desire

    Is it possible that there is a people who long more for the grand event than the main attraction? Not the bride! Her heart’s desire is: HIM. Nothing more… for there is nothing more and nothing less… for He is the center and sum of all things and in Him all things consists. Escape or…

  • Only Believe

    🎵 Only believe, only believe. All things are possible, only believe. They were gathered. They were praying. They were asking God to move. And when He did… They didn’t believe it. Peter stood at the door— the answer to their prayer— and they said, “You’re out of your mind.” Is it possible… to be praying…

  • Bread Enough

    Small loaves Small fish Big God Full dish Will the bread be enough? Will the Bread feed the hungry? Yes. With TWELVE baskets left over. More than enough, Him

  • I AM the Lord Who Heals You

    IF: THEN: I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you. HE SENT HIS WORD

  • Christ Jesus Lives Today

    Listen to the story I am telling About a mighty God who is indwelling Methinks you will find it quite compelling As you listen to the story I am telling

  • Abundance in Abiding

    Come near Stay here Let’s commune Now, in prayer A life who’s found the prayer closet Never wants to leave But ever abide in His presence More of Him to receive Into the prayer closet I rush To submit my frantic list Hurry, scurry, out the door O, sweet communion I’ve missed