At its heart, The Storm Might Be Big, But God Is Bigger is about much more than one hurricane. It is about how we face trials, how we hold our families close, and how we lean on faith when nothing else makes sense. Larry W. Shearer chose to write this book not as history but as testimony. His words show how quickly life can change, and how even in those moments, God’s presence gives us peace.

Larry’s journey into writing began after his retirement. When he traveled to Mississippi with a mission group, he witnessed both devastation and resilience. Families who had lost everything still found ways to laugh, to pray, and to carry one another through. Those images never left him. They became the foundation of this story, a story meant to bring encouragement to anyone facing storms of their own.

What sets Larry’s voice apart is the same quality that once defined him as a teacher and counselor. He writes with compassion, clarity, and truth. His characters reflect real people who discover strength when the world seems to fall apart. The book is an invitation to every reader: to step into the storm, to feel its weight, but also to see the hand of God holding steady through it all.

And yet, the message goes beyond one storm or one family. It is about all of us. It reminds us that while storms may tear down walls, they cannot tear away love. They cannot erase faith. They cannot silence the hope that carries us forward. That is the story Larry offers—a story that lifts the heart, strengthens the spirit, and points us back to God.