Finding Wisdom in a Noisy World: Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
5/18/202652 min
On today’s Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison dive into the wisdom literature of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, exploring the contrast between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly and what it means to live with discernment in a complicated world. From stories about parenting and boundaries to the reminder that life is fleeting and God is faithful, this conversation is both practical and hopeful. Pull up a chair and come hang out on the porch with us!
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First 90 secondsLisa Harper· Host0:00
Time and truth walk hand in hand.
Allison Allen· Host0:02
Mm-hmm.
Lisa Harper· Host0:02
Uh, the proverbs communicate that over and over and over again. God is, God is the one who created time and space- Yes ... as we know it.
Allison Allen· Host0:11
Yeah.
Lisa Harper· Host0:12
The boundary lines He has for us, I just don't always abide by those boundaries.
Allison Allen· Host0:18
Mm.
Lisa Harper· Host0:18
A boundaried life is a beautiful life.
Allison Allen· Host0:20
It is.
Lisa Harper· Host0:21
It, it's not a smaller life, it's a bigger life.
Allison Allen· Host0:23
Yes, yes.
Lisa Harper· Host0:24
And, and usually I operate in a pasture that's way too small.
Allison Allen· Host0:28
Yeah, yeah.
Lisa Harper· Host0:28
When I step into the boundary life- Mm ... He has for me, wow, the liberty and the freedom- Mm-hmm ... the depth of relationship.
Allison Allen· Host0:35
Right, right.
Lisa Harper· Host0:35
So these are not no, no, nos.
Allison Allen· Host0:37
Right.
Lisa Harper· Host0:37
These are, we want you to have more of- Yes ... and more security.
Allison Allen· Host0:42
Mm, yeah ...
Lisa Harper· Host0:42
security, and refrains that are beautiful. [upbeat music] [upbeat jingle] AccessMore.
Allison Allen· Host0:54
Hey, hey, Back Porchers. My name's Allison Allen. I'm the 5'12" spiritual wing woman to Lisa Harper for Back Porch Theology, and welcome, welcome to the porch. Um, we just wanna say we love hearing from you guys. We don't mention that very often, but we do love hearing from you on Instagram, hanging out on YouTube, or catching us on a podcast. We just would love to know where you're coming from, where, what city are you watching from.
Lisa Harper· Host1:20
Right.
Allison Allen· Host1:20
We love it, and we love to, we love to pray for you. We love to gather prayer requests, so let us, let us hear from you if you got the hankerin', if you got the hankerin' to join us on the porch. We-