Dr. Bill Strom

Bill Strom teaches communication at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC. His research interests include marital communication and how couples speak human virtues into their marriages. Bill is married to Shelaine, a career coach, and they enjoy involvement with their three young adult sons. Bill and Shelaine live in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Articles by Dr. Bill Strom

Praying on Behalf of Others

Share this Devo on Facebook and Twitter: Become a go-between for God. http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2013/09/19/praying-on-behalf-of-others/ #LifeDevo “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” (1 Timothy 2: 1) Today I learned from an acquaintance about a fella who holds resentment and hatred toward his mother.  Evidently this man—in his 50s—was born […] Read More >

Sabbath Rest

“Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns.  For in […] Read More >

Save Me from my Successes

Do you struggle with the deep darkness of depression and find yourself without hope? We want to pray for you. “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God” (Psalms 20:7). A few weeks ago I was flipping through the New Year’s edition of a […] Read More >

Save Me from my Successes

If you would like someone to talk with and help you discern how you can continue to grow in your faith, contact a mentor today to start the discussion! “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” (Psalms 20:7) A few weeks ago I was […] Read More >

Stand By Your Woman

“You … are my Comforter in sorrow…”  (Jeremiah 8:18) Tammy Wynette had it right.  Her 1968 hit keeps rolling through my head, her twang-y commitment to her man no matter what. Recently I have had opportunity to stand by my wife, Shelaine.  She had surgery on her jaw and was out of commission for seven […] Read More >

Thankful and Content

Check out John Piper’s DVD, Desiring God: Finding Complete Satisfaction and Joy in God. “If we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” 1 Timothy 6:8 In the first book Paul wrote to young Timothy, he warns him to watch out for people who stir the pot with false teaching.  He’s especially concerned about […] Read More >

The Easy Yoke

Power to Change would like to wish all our Canadian subscribers a very Happy Canada Day!  Choosing God’s way lightens the load. http://thelife.com/dailydevotions/the-easy-yoke #LifeDevo Read the book that inspired this devo: Dallas Willard’s The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding how God Changes Lives “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my […] Read More >

The Fine Art of Deciding Together

Have you ever met a person who refuses to make decisions together? You might ask, “What shall we have for supper?” and the uncooperative response may be, “I don’t care.  You decide.” Or you say, “I’m thinking we might take a trip to the coast this year.  What do you think?” only to hear, “Does […] Read More >

The Joy of the Lord is My Christmas

“Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’”  Nehemiah 8:10 When I was twelve years old, Christmas let me down. I still believed that the holiday was […] Read More >

The Lop-sided Deal

Is your life out of focus? Do you need to refocus your priorities? “God said to Abram, ‘As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. … I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendant after you for the […] Read More >


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