If you're barely holding on... you're not alone.
We met in the Arizona desert—
where dry places meet unexpected beauty.
Our love was tested by fire, but God brought life from the dust.
Our Story
We’re Robin and David. We met in the sun-scorched beauty of Arizona and began a journey that neither of us could’ve imagined.
We’ve been married 24 years, and we’ve walked through what felt like wilderness seasons in every direction:
- A 9-year age gap
- Two cultures, two languages
- A blended family of five children
- Painful past traumas
- Living in a foreign land that felt like home to neither of us
- And even family opposition that tried to divide us
There were days our love felt buried beneath disappointment, disconnection, and pain.But just like the desert after rain, God brought new life where we thought all was lost.
And it began with one thing: surrender.
There Is Hope in the Wilderness
If your marriage feels like a desert—silent, dry, or lifeless— Don’t give up.
You’re not alone. And you’re not without hope.
We’ve walked that road. And we’ve seen God bring beauty from barrenness and streams in the wasteland.
Not because we were perfect. Because we finally surrendered.
What Is Surrendered Love?
Surrendered Love is our marriage ministry born from the desert—a real place, and a real season in our story.
It’s where God took two broken, stubborn hearts and made something beautiful.
This ministry is for couples who feel lost in the heat of conflict, the silence of disconnection, or the ache of disappointment. And it’s just beginning.
Hear what others have to say about us
Proof that even in the desert, love can bloom through surrender. These stories are reminders that what feels impossible is never too far gone for God.
"We were ready to give up. But through Surrendered Love, we realized healing begins with surrendering to God, not fixing each other.
Today, our marriage is stronger than we ever dreamed possible."
Michael & Alina
"We thought our marriage was too far gone. Surrendered Love showed us that when we laid it all at God's feet, new life could begin—even in the driest season."
Daniel & Sophia
Latest News
"What’s Happening in the Heart of the Ministry —
Stories, Events, and New Beginnings."
Date: Mar 20, 2022
By: Jill Deacon
Shattered to Shine Expands Into Marriage Ministry
After years of helping individuals heal from trauma and toxic relationships, Shattered to Shine is expanding. Our newest branch, Surrendered Love, focuses on restoring broken marriages through faith, healing, and surrender. It’s a testimony of how God can turn even the hardest seasons into something beautiful.
Date: Apr 1, 2025
By: Robin
Launch Luncheon: Building Bridges with Churches & Leaders
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Date: Apr 2, 2025
By: Robin
Want the Full Story? Visit Shattered to Shine
Our marriage is just one piece of a much bigger story of healing. To read how God brought Robin from deep trauma to full restoration—and how Shattered to Shine was born from that journey—visit our sister site. You’ll find coaching, courses, and real hope for your healing path.
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