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: Jesus

  • Up and Gone

    Up and Gone

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. RARE is the person who hasn’t seen death. From the young child weeping over its lifeless goldfish, to the sorrowful boy crying over his pet’s demise to the grieving who’s had to say goodbye to a loved one. Mary marched to the tomb early that morning…

  • Beyond Words

    Teacher: Class, how many words can you use to describe Jesus? Johnny: Two. Class: thunderous laughter Teacher: Johnny, only two? Johnny: Beyond words.

  • The Mindset of a Set Mind

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. Back in our Bible school days it was not at all uncommon to be walking to morning prayers or chapel while singing … 🎵 I woke up this morning with my mind, stayed on Jesus. 🎵 I woke up this morning with my mind, stayed on…

  • Calvary Love

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. O the love that drew salvation‘s plan! O the grace that brought it down to man! O the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary. – William R. Newell I don’t know what gets your blood pumping and racing through your veins but if THAT…

  • Look to the Lamb of God

    Look to the Lamb of God

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. OK. Who’s up for a pop quiz? How long can you stare at a fresh, hot pizza straight out of the oven before that’s ALL you can think about? PIZZA! Yes, the longer we stare and focus at something or someone … the larger it looms…