Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living

by Rick Hamlin

208 pages, Paperback

Published March 10, 2026

About the author

Sometimes I think I must be nuts because for me writing is a way to relax. Sure, I get anxious about it and I'm pretty critical of what I write, wondering if I can ever fix it. But then, when the words come and I'm in a grove, I'm not going to be critical of anything. Until the next morning!

Reviews

[Bianca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was initially drawn to this book by its subtitle, 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living — something I don’t always pay enough attention to, but which turned out to be key to how the book is best approached. Rather than reading Everlasting Jesus as a work of formal theology, I read it as a devotional, which aligns with the author’s own acknowledgement that he is not a theologian. Read in that light, the book succeeds in inviting reflection rather than offering definitive doctrinal conclusions.

There were moments where I found myself disagreeing with Hamlin’s interpretations. His idea that we are born with both good and bad parts, some of his approaches to biblical interpretation (such as his reflections on the “inner child”), and his assertion that God needs us did not fully resonate with me. However, disagreement did not detract from the overall value of the book. On the contrary, it often served as an invitation to think more deeply and critically about my own assumptions and beliefs.

One of the book’s strongest contributions is its emphasis on Jesus as one who heals both body and soul. In a time when physical healing can sometimes overshadow spiritual and emotional restoration, this holistic view feels both necessary and timely. Hamlin also challenges readers to remain open to growth, reminding us that we cannot grow if our minds are already made up. His story about his mother continuing to confront her prejudices even into her nineties is a powerful reminder that we are never too old to learn, change, and develop.

The chapter on neighbourliness was particularly meaningful, offering reflections that felt deeply relevant to modern life. While I may not agree with every interpretation or theological nuance, the book’s strength lies in its reflections for modern living. The questions at the end of each chapter are especially well-crafted — not only worth pondering, but ideal for journaling and personal spiritual practice.

Overall, Everlasting Jesus is a thought-provoking devotional that encourages readers to rethink, re-examine, and remain open. Even where one disagrees, the book succeeds in doing something valuable: prompting honest reflection and deeper engagement with what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world.

I had the opportunity to review a copy of this book through NetGalley, and the opinions shared are entirely my own.

[Michelle Kidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everlasting Jesus
40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living
by Rick Hamlin
Pub DateMar 10 2026 | Archive Date Apr 24 2026
Morehouse Publishing~
Christian~ | ~Health, Mind & Body~ | ~Religion & Spirituality~


I am reviewing a copy of Everlasting Jesus: through 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living through Morehouse Publishing and Netgalley:



Everlasting Jesus offers a daily invitation to slow down and reconnect with what is lasting and true. Drawing from the Gospels. In a time marked by anxiety and polarization
Rick Hamlin shows how the words and actions of Jesus still speak powerfully into the complexity of modern life. Whether it's Jesus crossing cultural lines to speak with a Samaritan woman offering her, a social outcast, dignity and “living water”or his call to invest in what matters rather than be ruled by fear and scarcity, each reflection ties Scripture to the concerns of now: social division, information overload, spiritual exhaustion, and the search for authentic connection.



In these stories of compassion, resilience, and radical grace, Hamlin explores how Jesus can help us confront prejudice, live generously, and hold on to hope when the world feels unsteady. Everything from the challenge to love those we disagree with to the promise that “you are the light of the world,” this book provides a deep well of encouragement for anyone seeking clarity and purpose. Everlasting Jesus will help you renew your faith, reframe your priorities, and simply hear Jesus’s voice above the noise, using scripture based reflections and thoughtful prompts for personal or group use.


I give Everlasting Jesus five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book was just okay. Maybe it is because I am very familiar with Jesus’ parables - perhaps a person less familiar with them would appreciate it more. A good portion of each devotion was simply rehashing the parable in everyday language. I found the author’s tone to be a bit blunt, and there were many questions in the text of the devotion that didn’t have the right tone for me. The main problem I had is that he said outright that he believes most people are good. I disagree with this based on the biblical doctrine of original sin, as expressed in Ps. 14:3 and other passages. Though this book makes good points, it seems as if the author did not particularly enjoy writing it. I also don’t think the title or cover fits the content.
I received a preview copy from NetGalley.

[Athena 💗 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book did exactly what it set out to do, offer 40 days of daily devotionals and dive in deeper for a closer look at how to apply Jesus’s wisdom through scripture and parables into modern day living. I liked that there was scriptures to use as reference and a reflection section at the end of every daily chapter.

For me personally, my ADHD brain does better with bullet points and breakdowns and a place to take notes but that doesn’t reflect my over all opinion or rating.