Have Serious Fun

When Jim Burns received the news no one wants to hear—“you have cancer”—it was a wake-up call to evaluate what truly matters in life. With a heart full of courage, he set out to discover the most important truths for living a life that is not only successful but meaningful. Now, cancer-free, Jim shares those life-changing lessons, drawn from his own journey and the wisdom of facing mortality.

In his signature, conversational style, Jim offers 13 essential principles for living a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling life. These truths have transformed his faith, work, and relationships, and they can do the same for you. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, Jim helps you take steps toward a life with deeper purpose, stronger connections, and lasting joy.

Jim will guide you to:

• Break free from overcommitment and reconnect with what truly matters, especially family
• Embrace discipline and fun to bring balance, joy, and deeper connection to your life
• Shift your perspective with a mindset of gratitude to rise above challenges and regret

Start today—let these principles lead you toward greater joy, purpose, and connection. Life is waiting.

Jim Burns is the Founder of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year and has more than 3 million resources in print in over 20 languages. His popular HomeWord with Jim Burns podcast is on the major podcast platforms. Jim writes and speaks primarily on the values of HomeWord which are strong marriages, confident parents, empowered kids, and healthy leaders. Some of his most popular books are Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality, God Made Your Body (ages 3 to 5), How God Makes Babies, (ages 6 to 9), Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out, Confident Parenting and Creating an Intimate Marriage. Jim and his wife, Cathy, live in Southern California and have three grown daughters, three sons in law, and four grandchildren.