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Why Consistency Matters in Family Scripture Study (and How to Achieve It)

Most of us have the desire to regularly study the scriptures as a family, but turning that desire into a consistent habit can feel like a whole different story. Life gets busy—work schedules, after-school activities, homework, and dinner routines are all vying for our attention. And even with the best of intentions, it’s easy to let gospel study slip through the cracks.

But here’s why consistency matters—and some ways you can make it work for your family.

Consistency Builds Lasting Spiritual Habits 📚

Think about the habits we develop as a family: we brush our teeth every night, we eat dinner together, we celebrate birthdays. These routines help to bond us and give our lives rhythm and structure. The same applies to family scripture study.

When family gospel study becomes a consistent habit, it:

  • Helps children develop a lifelong love for the scriptures and spiritual learning.
  • Strengthens your family’s unity and brings a spirit of peace into your home.
  • Reinforces gospel principles through regular discussion and application.

The key isn’t to be perfect—it’s to be consistent. Even small, simple moments of gospel learning can make a big difference over time.

How to Build Consistency in Family Scripture Study 🕰️

Developing a consistent habit of family scripture study doesn’t mean you have to sit down for an hour every night. Start small, be realistic, and gradually find what works best for your family. Here are some tips to get started:

  1. Set a Specific Time Each Day
    Routine is key for consistency, so pick a time that works best for your family—whether that’s first thing in the morning, after dinner, or just before bedtime. Keep it short and simple, and stick with it as much as possible. Consistency over time helps build a habit.
  2. Keep it Short and Sweet
    It’s easy to feel like family scripture study has to be a long, detailed lesson to be effective. But truthfully, keeping it short and to the point is often more manageable and memorable for young kids (and tired parents). Even 5-10 minutes can have a big impact.
  3. Use Visual Reminders
    If you’re like most families, life gets busy, and it’s easy to forget about gospel study when you’re juggling so much. Keep a visual reminder in a place you see often—a chalkboard with a scripture quote, a study schedule, or a flipbook on the kitchen table (hint, hint 😉). When it’s in your line of sight, it’s more likely to become a priority.

Make It Fun and Engaging for All Ages 🎉

One of the biggest challenges in family scripture study is keeping everyone engaged, especially when you have children of different ages. Here are a few ways to make gospel study more fun for everyone:

  • Ask Open-Ended Questions: Instead of reading a verse and moving on, ask questions that spark discussion. For example, “How would you have felt if you were in that story?” or “What can we do as a family to follow this teaching better?”
  • Rotate the Teaching Role: Let your kids take turns leading the discussion. It gives them a sense of ownership and excitement when they know it’s their turn to teach.
  • Include Activities or Challenges: Applying gospel principles through family challenges (like showing kindness or service) helps kids see how they can live what they learn.

Need Help Staying Consistent? Try Essential Conversations 📖

Creating a habit of family scripture study can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we created Essential Conversations | Scripture Study for Families from the Doctrine and Covenants. It’s designed to make gospel study simple and easy, helping you stay consistent throughout the year. Here's how it helps:

  • Aligned with Come, Follow Me for 2025: Each week’s content aligns with the Come, Follow Me curriculum, making it easy to follow along with what your family is already learning at church.
  • Thoughtful Questions and Challenges: Each week, you'll find scripture passages, open-ended questions, and a family challenge to help you apply gospel teachings in a fun, interactive way.
  • Beautiful Scripture Prints: With 52 scripture prints to display in your home, the flipbook provides a constant reminder to make gospel study part of your family’s daily routine.

Whether you use it during family scripture study, around the dinner table, or as a quick morning devotional, Essential Conversations is designed to help you build consistency in a way that feels manageable and meaningful for your family.

Make Family Gospel Study a Success
The truth is, building consistency takes time and a little effort—but it’s worth it. Every time you gather your family to learn about the gospel, you’re planting seeds of faith that will grow for years to come.

Want to make gospel study more consistent and impactful?

Check out the Essential Conversations Flipbooks and see how they can help you make family scripture study simple and consistent, week after week.
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