A Texas Bible teacher experienced a life-altering test of faith when her son’s devastating cancer diagnosis collided with the writing of her new study on Scripture.

According to CBN, Christine Hoover’s journey through her son’s illness mirrored the message of her Bible study, as she leaned into God’s strength during overwhelming circumstances and now rejoices in his remarkable recovery.

Christine Hoover, a Bible teacher, author, and mother, embarked on writing her latest Bible study titled More than Enough, God’s Strength in our Weakness while navigating one of the hardest seasons of her life. She and her husband were blindsided when they received a call that their college-aged son, Will, had been diagnosed with advanced cancer.

The diagnosis came while Will was attending college in California. Hoover and her family, living in Texas, learned that the disease had spread to multiple organs, including his brain, lungs, heart, and stomach. “As you can imagine, we were completely shocked,” Hoover recalled.

Will, formerly a robust and healthy athlete, began immediate treatment, enduring four rounds of chemotherapy and surgery. Despite this overwhelming reality, Hoover continued to work on her study, which focuses on the New Testament book of 2 Corinthians and its lessons on human frailty and reliance on divine power.

Unexpected Trials Reshape Bible Teacher’s Focus

Originally, Hoover had intended to center the study around the topics of ministry and service. But in light of her son’s illness, the project took on a much more personal tone as she wrote while facing deep uncertainty and emotional distress. She described the shift, saying, “The Lord changed the plan and had me providentially in this book of 2nd Corinthians during a time of probably the greatest suffering that I have ever walked through.”

The core message of 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, which speaks about God’s strength being perfected in human weakness, became crucial for Hoover during this time. She shared how that verse, especially in the Amplified Bible, resonated deeply as she confronted a reality she did not want and repeatedly told herself, “I can’t do this.”

Each day brought new emotional and physical challenges, but Hoover found herself clinging to the promises of Scripture. “The Lord would remind me… He wasn’t asking me to be strong. He was saying, ‘Bring your weakness… Rely on me to give you the strength that you will need for this day,” Hoover explained.

Faith Despite Uncertainty and Fear

As Will pressed forward with treatment, the family chose to depend more deliberately on their faith. Hoover acknowledged that cultural expectations often push people to appear self-sufficient, particularly in Western society. Yet, she emphasized that Scripture invites believers to embrace their need for God instead of masking their vulnerabilities.

The experience prompted a significant internal transformation for Hoover and reinforced her belief in making faith practical and responsive in life’s darkest moments. “Let your faith work for you where the rubber meets the road,” she advised, underscoring how the Bible speaks not only to spiritual ideals but also to day-to-day survival through dependence on God's strength.

The finished study, which spans eight weeks and includes weekly video teachings, has already impacted others navigating difficult seasons. Hoover believes tools like this are vital, particularly for women. Research from Lifeway indicates Bible studies are among the top activities encouraging the faith walk of nearly one-third of female churchgoers.

Recovery Brings New Meaning to the Message

Today, the outcome of Will’s health crisis is being celebrated within the Hoover family. At 22, he is healthy and back in college, continuing to compete in track and recently achieving a personal best in his event. He is also spending the summer in South Africa, serving with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Medical professionals credit Will’s recovery to the effectiveness of the treatments. But Hoover believes something more profound took place. “He used medical intervention, and He did do a miracle in my son's life,” she reflected. The physical healing stands as a powerful confirmation of the themes Christine explored so personally in her Bible study.

Her testimony encourages others not only to remain strong in outward appearance but to take refuge in spiritual dependence when life unravels. For Hoover, strength came not from her efforts, but from her ability to surrender her fear and weakness into the hands of God.

Conclusion of Faith and Resilience

Now, with Will thriving and her study completed, Hoover sees the past hardship through the lens of purpose. More than Enough is not just the title of her book—it has become a declaration about the adequacy of grace amidst suffering.

The Bible study, addressing real-life trials with theological depth and vulnerability, is available through major retailers. Hoover hopes readers will discover the same sustaining truths that carried her family through their darkest season.

“We're just praising the Lord still for his recovery,” Hoover said. She hopes that others facing adversity can discover the same divine strength that saw her through.”