Already beset by the tragedy of losing parents Lane and Julie Tippen to an automobile accident one month earlier, Chris and Amy (Linton) Tippen suffered yet another devastating blow on Christmas Eve when their house caught on fire and burned to the ground. 

“I cannot begin to express my gratitude for all the calls, texts, food, donations, and mostly, all the prayers. Our little town is awesome in a tragedy. Christmas has not been the same this year, but I am praising the LORD that we still have each other. Please know that I have read every message. Love to you all!! Please continue to pray for us.” – Amy Tippen

How to help! The Tippen’s lost everything in the fire, and for those who would like to contribute by making a donation, you can go to the Jackson Parish Bank in Jonesboro, where a fund has been set up on their behalf. 

“With all that has been taking place in our lives, the love and goodness of God that has been shown towards our family is beyond amazing. Me and my wife Amy Linton Tippen along with our kids Lexie and Allison, have been shown many acts of love and kindness by family, friends, and the community, and it is well appreciated. I hope that God blesses all of you. Through all of this, I turn to the words of the song “Gratitude” by Brandon Lake. This song assures me that God will help us through anything we are facing as long as we surrender to him.” – Chris Tippen