Teaching Anytime

I just read and listened to the April 2018 General Conference talk of President Devin G. Durrant, first counselor in the Sunday School general Presidency. He spoke of teaching the Gospel in the home, and one of the things that stood out to me is how many opportunities we have to teach our family members. Of course, there are the usual things, like family prayer, scripture study, and home evening, but we can also teach the Gospel in our everyday lives, in casual conversations, and by example. We can discuss Gospel principles as they become relevant to current events, the media we consume, and the challenges we face. Honestly, there are gospel lessons in almost everything. We just need to notice them and bring them up, and almost anything can become a teaching opportunity. Teaching the Gospel in the home (and elsewhere) doesn't have to be a formal, prepared lesson, like those we teach and hear in church. Often, the best lessons are the ones that come up naturally and spontaneously, as inspired by the Holy Ghost and the testimony of the teacher. Just keep your eyes and heart open to potential lessons and be ready to open your mouth when you spot them. Opportunities will come, and not just once a week or at particular times of day.