Twin Reflections: International Singers Reflect on God's Providential Care

By Janice Rostvit and Faye Rostvit

Book Overview

This inspirational nonfiction book reflects upon the adventures in faith of twins who have lovingly given their lives and talents to a singing ministry in more than a hundred languages throughout... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1880292289
• ISBN13: 9781880292280
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: LangMarc Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A fascinating look at the twin bond and God's work in our lives

Right from the start in "Twin Reflections: International Singers Reflect on God's Providential Care," authors Janice and Faye Rostvit admit, "The two of us never intended to become singers, but God had HIS plan." And what a plan it was! The identical twins started singing with their older sisters, Laura Jean and Sharon, when they were just teenagers. Known as the Rostvit Sisters Quartet, the girls traveled around the country from 1963 to 1966, entertaining people with their beautiful voices. When the oldest girls got married, though, it looked like the end of their singing days. However, God had other ideas for the Rostvit Twins. While attending Bible College, they got their first offer to accompany missionaries to Africa. Soon, the girls were training for a cross-cultural singing ministry that would define the rest of their lives. What makes "Twin Reflections" so fascinating is how God accompanied the Rostvits on their travels every step of the way. Whenever the twins ran low on money, a check for the exact amount they needed would mysteriously appear. If their visas were late in arriving, somehow they'd always get there in time for their departure. When their voices gave out or they became ill, they would receive miraculous healing after prayer. If they arrived in a strange land and their ride wasn't there to pick them up, they somehow always found a safe haven. And, often, the twins discovered that there was an important reason why they were delayed or prevented from performing. They'd meet up with someone who greatly needed to know about God's grace, and Janice and Faye were able to share what God had done in their lives and those they'd met. The twins traveled the world sharing this Good News with everyone they encountered, often through songs they'd learned in the native language. As twins, Janice and Faye often influenced more than people's religious beliefs. In Papua New Guinea, having multiples was seen as a bad omen. As one old woman expressed to another who was seemingly pregnant with multiples, "Only dogs and pigs should have litters." But when the women there saw the Rostvit Twins singing and praising God, they realized that neither were evil spirits, as they'd been taught about twins. As people began to change their beliefs, mothers and their twin babies were no longer ostracized or encouraged to separate their children. In the final chapter, Janice and Faye write, "Many have asked us what it is like to be twins. . . . It is more than having a sister the same age. It is better than having a best friend with you at all times. It's a bit like an extension of yourself. We share a unique bond. Being twins is even a mystery to ourselves. How can we explain the times when we come from opposite ends of the house and discover that we are humming the same song in the same key, the times when we have identical dreams, or the times when we feel each other's pain? Twinship defies description." "Twin Reflections" is a fascinating look at

The inspirational story of Janice and Faye Rostvit

Twin Reflections is the inspirational story of Janice and Faye Rostvit, two twin sisters who have devoted their lives and love to a world wide Christian singing ministry and the dedicated performance of profoundly spiritual music. Their reflections on God's miracles are presented with an air of wonder, beauty, and reverent faith in moving testimonies. Profusely illustrated with 112 photographs, Twin Reflections is very highly recommended and rewarding reading for members of the Christian community -- especially for those with an appreciation and reverence for music in celebration of God and the Gospel.