DoubtLess: Because Faith is Hard
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Is God good? Can I trust him with my life? Is the Bible true? These are just some of the questions that can plague young adults as they stand at the crossroads of life, when new responsibilities loom large and the world around them treats God as a small or irrelevant part of life.
In DoubtLess, author and Cru campus minister Shelby Abbott comes alongside young Christians to help them honestly face their doubt and turn to God for the gift of faith. He reminds readers that biblical scripture recounts the stories of many men and women who have also faced deep misgivings and uncertainty in their walk of faith. Using both Scripture and personal illustrations, Abbot shows us how to feed our faith in seasons of doubt through authentic relationships with other Christians, hearing from God in the Bible, and practicing thankfulness. Doubt should not scare us, nor should it become our obsession. He urges readers to see the difference between doubt and unbelief, assuring us that big questions can press us deeper into the heart and character of God rather than push us away from him.
Used for biblical reflection, group discussion, devotional reading, DoubtLess is full of gospel hope for those grappling with the mysteries of Christian faith.
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- Helps young adults honestly face their doubt and turn to God for faith
- Reminds readers that Scripture recounts stories of those who faced uncertainty in faith
- Shows how to “feed our faith” through relationships, the Bible, and thankfulness
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Section 1: Foundational Doubts
- 1 Doubt Is Biblical and Common
- 2 Calm Down about Doubt
- 3 Feed Your Faith, Not Your Doubts
- 4 Knowing Only about God Can Lead to Doubt
- 5 Roads to Unbelief
- 6 Counting the Cost
- 7 It All Hinges on This
- Section 2: Everyday Doubts
- 8 Your Questions Are Important
- 9 God Can, God Cares
- 10 Work Through Your Doubts
- 11 Greener Grass
- 12 Fight Back
- Conclusion
- For Further Reading
- Acknowledgments
- Endnotes
It’s time that we bring doubt out of the closet of shame, and fear of man into the shining light of the wisdom of God’s Word and beautiful grace. This is exactly what DoubtLess does. Here is ancient truth communicated and applied in winsome and fresh new ways. Since doubt is a tool God regularly uses to strengthen our faith and draw us closer to him, I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t benefit from DoubtLess, which helps us to face our struggles of faith in the presence of our patient and loving Lord. This is a really needed and very good book.
—Paul David Tripp, Pastor; author; international conference speaker
With over two decades of experience in meaningful relationships with the rising generation, Shelby Abbott guides you through an honest and healthy space to process doubt and questions, while seeking answers and authentic faith formation.
—David Robbins, President, FamilyLife
When it comes to conveying gospel truth to young adults, Shelby Abbott is one of the most trustworthy and effective voices I know.
—Matt Smethurst, Managing Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author of Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures for Approaching God’s Word
- Title: DoubtLess: Because Faith is Hard
- Author: Shelby Abbott
- Publisher: New Growth Press
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2025
- Pages: 128
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: Faith; Trust in God › Christianity; Christian youth › Religious life
- ISBNs: 9781645070924, 1645070751, 9781645070757, 1645070921
- Resource ID: LLS:DOUBTLESS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-07-01T15:15:52Z