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The Family: A Proclamation to the World Part 2 • Sis. Carol Costley • December 15 - 21 • Come Follow Me -

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Dec 10, 2025
Sister Carol Costley, a licensed counselor and social worker with extensive experience in family dynamics, delves into the Family Proclamation as a source of hope rather than perfection. She emphasizes families as healing units and the importance of repairing relationships through apologies and kindness. Carol shares her journey adopting daughters and the power of persistent prayers in nurturing faith. With stories of unconditional love and community support, she inspires listeners to embrace the imperfect nature of families while maintaining a strong spiritual foundation.
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INSIGHT

Proclamation As Aspirational Guide

  • The Family Proclamation sets an aspirational ideal, not a club for self-reproach.
  • It gives young people principles to plan and progress toward perfection.
ADVICE

Love And Include Struggling Family Members

  • Treat transgender and LGBTQ members with Christlike love, sensitivity, and compassion.
  • Avoid cutting family members off because support greatly improves healing and outcomes.
ADVICE

Apologize, Then Repair The Relationship

  • Apologize and commit to repair when you hurt a loved one.
  • Follow apologies with concrete changes to rebuild relationships.
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