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: Trust

  • YES! He Cares

    Though the need be great; our God is greater. He may answer soon; He may answer later. Know this, my friend; He hears our prayers. In His timing, in His way; YES! He cares. “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you …” Psalm 55:22

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, thank You for the peace You promised and the peace You give. Help us to 🎤 Trust and obey, for there’s no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Sacrifice of Praise

    By Pastor Al Robbins Forty-two years of preaching this precious Gospel and I’m still learning that He is still sovereign but is also completely loving and knows what’s best. His ways are indeed “higher than ours!” Sometimes this preacher cries while full of questions but I still can say “He doeth all things well.” I…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, we place ALL of our anxieties and cares into Your loving hands. Help us to trust You with EVERYTHING! Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • Choice Essentials

    If given a choice — choose life! If you have a voice — choose love! If you’re gonna dream — dream big! If you have but a prayer — trust Him! Choices — and — love — and — dreams — and — God, these are the essentials of what life’s made of.

  • Don’t be Afraid

    Don’t be Afraid

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. If you KNEW the noise near your campsite was a big, ole grizzly bear, you might get a tad scared and excited but at LEAST you’d have a plan. RUN! It’s the “NOT KNOWING” that can easily open the door to fear. NOBODY knows what tomorrow…

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, we need fear NOTHING for our future is in the Father’s hands. Help us rest in You, we pray. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • God’s Got Monday

    Hey, Doug Dial here with 1 minute of hope. It’s Sunday afternoon. You’re there and I’m here and nobody has a clue what tomorrow may bring. Oh, wait a minute, this just in: God is already sitting on top of Monday morning. He has said to us over and over again, “Do … not ……

  • Well, HELLO There!

    Mighty God, we praise You because You are ALWAYS in control at ALL times. Help us trust Your eternal Word. Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.

  • On Level Ground

    by Angela Forker Do you feel like you’re constantly walking on uneven ground? So often we feel like our way is better than God’s way. But when we choose our own way, we often find ourselves on uneven ground. There is another passage in the Bible that also talks about this, Proverbs 3:5&6. It says,…