Does Jesus Lead the Watchtower?

November 18, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Throughout this “Stone in the Shoe Witnessing” series, when I quote something from Watchtower literature, I will do my best to provide you with a link to it, either in the body of the posts or in a related footnote.

In a February, 2017 online article, “Who is Leading God’s People Today?”, the Watchtower points out that after his ascension to heaven, Jesus worked through the apostles he had chosen and empowered them “by holy spirit.”

From this, it concludes that he works through the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the same way today.

Of course, this doesn’t follow at all. Continue reading

A Stone in the Shoe Witnessing Example

November 11, 2025 / / 0 Comments

There are several steps involved in creating an effective “stone in the shoe” witness. Continue reading

Stone in the Shoe Witnessing Safeguards

November 4, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Using soundbites as stones in the shoe in witnessing has a downside.

That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t use them.

However, it does mean that it’s important to establish some safeguards. Continue reading

Why Soundbites Make Good Stones

October 28, 2025 / / 0 Comments

In last week’s introductory post, I said, “Make your point using memorable soundbites.”

By “soundbite,” I mean a brief, catchy comment or saying that convey the essence of your message and sticks in the minds of your audience.

And that’s precisely what you want to create—something memorable that the Witnesses will hear over and over in their minds long after your conversation has ended.

Those soundbites constitute the stones in the shoe.

Why do soundbites make good “stones”? Continue reading

Stone in the Shoe Witnessing

October 21, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Today, we start a new blog series which I’ve entitled, “Stone in the Shoe Witnessing.”

Here’s how it works. Continue reading

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