At first glance, William Cowper’s life and testimony seem nothing short of an emotional and psychological train wreck. Cowper struggled in the pits of despair for years and attempted suicide three times, which makes it easy to pass him off as a troubled soul. But dive a little deeper into the life of this man, and we can find a stunning testimony to the mighty hand of the God who promises that no one shall pluck out of his hand those he gives eternal life (John 10:28)...

“It’s five o’clock.” That phrase, uttered in the dark of our bedroom, used to mean, “We have another two hours to sleep.” But now, it’s a password between my husband and me, given from one to another as the gray dawn warms...