In his book The Storm Might Be Big, But God Is Bigger, Larry W. Shearer brings readers into a story inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. More than a tale of disaster, it is a testimony of faith and resilience. Larry uses the Smith family’s journey to show how even when life feels torn apart, God’s love remains steady.
Loss Reminds Us Of What Truly Endures
Storms take away the things we thought were secure—houses, cars, and possessions gathered over years. Larry’s words remind us that what endures cannot be washed away. Love does not collapse under broken walls. Faith does not sink beneath rising waters. Even when grief is real, these truths give us strength to stand again.
Faith Turns Fear Into Stepping Stones
The Smith family faces fear head-on, yet their story is not one of despair. Instead, it shows how trust in God transforms fear into courage. Larry makes it clear that courage is not found in having all the answers but in taking each step forward while holding on to faith. Through their struggle, readers are encouraged to do the same in their own trials.
One Simple Message Became A Lasting Truth
Larry was struck by a message spray-painted on plywood among Katrina’s ruins: “Katrina was Big, But God is Bigger.” That statement carried a truth stronger than the storm itself. For Larry, it was more than words—it was a promise. By turning it into the heartbeat of his book, he gave that promise a voice that continues to speak to every reader today.
A Lifetime Of Guiding Others Shaped His Writing
Larry W. Shearer spent more than thirty years teaching, counseling, and coaching. Those years built in him a heart for guiding people through challenges. When he wrote his first book at eighty, he carried the same desire—to lift others when life feels overwhelming. Writing became another way for him to share the encouragement he once gave in classrooms and on sports fields.
God’s Love Outlasts Every Storm We Face
At the center of Larry’s story is one clear truth: storms are powerful, but God’s love is greater. Readers walk away with more than a story of one family. They leave with a reminder meant for all of us—that no matter how fierce the storm, faith gives us the strength to endure. That is the message Larry wants to place in every heart.