Tina Ripperger

A Spiritual Pilgrimage to Greece

August 25, 2023

General, History, Travel

Discover Greece and the Biblical foundations set in this amazing country.

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Excited to Embark on a Life-changing Pilgrimage with Dr. April Bristow

July 27, 2023

Join us as we embark on a life-changing pilgrimage with Dr April Bristow from First United Methodist Church of Richardson, TX.

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Why Pilgrimage and NOT Trip?

June 13, 2023

A Christian pilgrimage can be a deeply meaningful and transformative experience for many individuals. A trip can have similar benefits. However, it…

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Travel Tips for a Happy Summer

May 25, 2023

A few small tweaks in your traveling style can relieve a LOT of stress while traveling!

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Are You Ready for Your Adventure?

April 25, 2023

Culture, General, Travel

It is so exciting to travel, and preparation is the key to an exciting adventure. Know where you are going and why, how to get around, and most importantly which shoes are best! Travel with us to help guide you thought these area of concern.

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Lost Luggage??

March 30, 2023

Culture, General

Traveling is stressful, don't let lost luggage make it worse!

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Street Food

February 16, 2023

Culture, General

To understand a culture, you need to understand the every day food of the residents. Street Food is a good way to learn about a culture.

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Christmas in the Holy Land

December 22, 2022

Culture, General

A gallery of photos from the Church of Nativity to celebrate Christmas!

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The City of David

December 1, 2022

Archaeology

There are so many things to see and do in the Holy Land, how do you pick just a few to fit…

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Walk the Bible… The Holy Land

October 13, 2022

Study, Travel

When people ask, “Why do you go to The Holy Land?” I share the book “Walking The Bible” is a great book to set you on the path to pilgrimage.

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No COVID Testing or Vaccines!

September 23, 2022

Are you ready to travel? Are you ready to go on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan? When I ask…

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Experience the Holy Land in a Special Way

September 1, 2022

Study, Travel

What makes Faith Connections Travel different than other travel companies? If the lockdown and hibernation of 2020 taught us anything, it is…

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Registration Is Open! 2023 Holy Land and Jordan Pilgrimage

August 11, 2022

Welcome to the Second Annual Faith Connections Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan. (Itinerary) Faith Connections Travel was created from a…

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Pilgrimage? Let’s Go! January 2023

July 29, 2022

Our 2nd annual Friends and Family Pilgrimage is ready for Registration! January 30, 2023 - February 10, 2023!! We did something different…

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Our Next “Friends and Family” Pilgrimage

July 8, 2022

We cannot wait until our 2nd annual Friends and Family Pilgrimage planned for January 2023!! The itinerary is set and we are…

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It’s more than travel – It’s a Pilgrimage

May 26, 2022

More than travel. A pilgrimage will change your life. Visit with us on June 15.

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10 Years! A Full Decade

May 13, 2022

We want to hear from you! Where do you want to go next? Let's get planning!

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Survey Says……

April 22, 2022

We want to hear from you! Where do you want to go next? Let's get planning!

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Cultural Differences and Similarities

April 15, 2022

Culture, Devotional, General, Modern Israel, Travel

Embrace the cultural similarities and differences when you travel.

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Successful Travel – Israel Updates

March 24, 2022

Big News from Israel - Vaccines and Masks are no longer required for the pilgrims! However, there are a few other things…

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2022 Pilgrimage…This is Different.

February 1, 2022

Archaeology, Culture, General

Wow! What a day it has been! God blessed us with a sprinkling of rain this morning and then a beautiful day…

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Let’s Talk Souvenirs and Mementos

January 21, 2022

Culture, General, Resources, Travel

What do you collect? How do you remember a trip? Do you buy things and bring home souvenirs?

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4 MIN READ

Gather Your Things… Time to Go… Yalla!

January 14, 2022

Culture, General, Resources, Travel

Gather your things for a comfortable trip!

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4 MIN READ

Going on our January 2022 Pilgrimage

January 7, 2022

Israel is set to open, so we are planning to go on our Pilgrimage!

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What says Christmas to you?

December 15, 2021

Culture, Devotional, General, Resources

Christmas Traditions are different around the world.

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Staying Organized

December 9, 2021

Culture, General, Resources

Staying organized on any trip is a challenge. Here is one tip that can change quite a bit of luggage.

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Goals for 2022?

November 5, 2021

Pilgrimage is about Hope for the individual and the community.

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Pilgrimage is Hope

October 29, 2021

Pilgrimage is about Hope for the individual and the community.

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Are YOU A Podcast Junkie?

October 1, 2021

Podcast Junkies meet the podcasters among us as they teach our pre-trip preparation class.

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Pilgrimage Preparation

September 10, 2021

A Pilgrimage state of mind When traveling to the Holy Land, reading Bible passages in the place where those events took place,…

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Airline Travel Observations

September 3, 2021

Boarding the Plane I boarded a plane this morning from Dallas to New York City. I want to share some of my…

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4 MIN READ

Holy Land Travel

August 20, 2021

Holy Land Travel is a unique opportunity to connect to our faith at a deeper level. While there has always been some…

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Country Requirements

August 13, 2021

We are beginning to assemble to build community and real the new site on our itinerary.

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Not Just Another Trip

July 25, 2021

Archaeology, Culture, Devotional, General, History, Sites, Study, Travel

We are beginning to assemble to build community and real the new site on our itinerary.

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Pilgrimage Gratuity

July 16, 2021

Archaeology, Culture, Devotional, General, History, Sites, Study, Travel

We are beginning to assemble to build community and real the new site on our itinerary.

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Building Community – New site Reveal

June 25, 2021

Archaeology, Culture, Devotional, General, History, Sites, Study, Travel

We are beginning to assemble to build community and real the new site on our itinerary.

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Travel Insurance? Yes or No

June 8, 2021

Archaeology, Culture, Devotional, General, History, Sites, Study, Travel

Travel Insurance? Yes or No

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Registration is open!!

April 30, 2021

Archaeology, Culture, Devotional, General, History, Sites, Study, Travel

The Pilgrimage is ready - let's go!

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The Pilgrimage is Ready!

April 20, 2021

Archaeology, Culture, Devotional, General, History, Sites, Study, Travel

The Pilgrimage is ready - let's go!

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Holy Week Memories

April 1, 2021

Archaeology, Culture, Devotional, General, History, Sites, Study, Travel

Holy Week brings me back to each pilgrimage and the time spent walking the sites that coincide with the last days of…

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Vaccines and Smiles

March 16, 2021

General, Modern Israel, Resources, Travel

Vaccines and Smiles. What everyone wants to know. What do you see for the next trip? Will we need to be vaccinated?…

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Let’s Go on A Pilgrimage – January 2022!

March 11, 2021

Resources, Travel

Tina and her sister Catherine at the base of Mt. Hermon - the Gates of Hell

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Travel tips with Tina – Packing?

February 27, 2021

As we prepare to travel to the Holy Land in 2022, I get excited and the first thing I like to do is…

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Renew Hope for the Holy Land

October 29, 2020

Devotional, General, Geography, History

As you know, John and I and the rest of Faith Connections Travel are incredibly passionate about leading pilgrimages. One of the…

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Travel Update – I’m out and about!

September 30, 2020

Are you ready to travel? I've been out and about and wanted to share a few updates with you. https://vimeo.com/462437663 Airport and…

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Travel changes with Covid in town

July 19, 2020

There has been so much discussion over the current status and direction of the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Just going to the store…

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Ben Gurion Int’l Airport Ready to Restart

June 18, 2020

Ben Gurion Int'l Airport implements early stages of opening the sky to Aviation .Ben Gurion Int'l Airport will apply all guidelines given…

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Welcome

May 30, 2020

You are invited on a pilgrimage of a lifetime! New Year in Jerusalem 2021! (itinerary) We are thrilled about the progress Israel…

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The Deer Point The Way!

May 28, 2020

Church of All Nations Entrance Reaching the end of a very steep Palm Sunday road you are rewarded with a beautiful site;…

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Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem, where is my Journal?

May 16, 2020

General, Modern Israel, Resources, Travel

Thinking about the New Year in Jerusalem trip, planning and organizing all while the world is in flux with ever changing rules…

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Quarantine Cuddler Project

May 6, 2020

General, Travel, Uncategorized

Quarantine Cuddler project helps provide comfort in uncertain times while raising funds to hep support Select to Give Foundation.

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What a Friend – Jesus!

May 5, 2020

Devotional, General, Sites

Many times during a pilgrimage I have felt a special connection to a place through a scripture passage or a song. One…

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Holy Land Pilgrimage Relationships

April 18, 2020

General, Modern Israel, Travel

During this time of social distancing I am full of joy remembering friends and past pilgrimages.

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