Faith and good works are "two great stabilizing forces that can anchor our souls" in dealing with the "bumps and bruises" of life, Elder Stephen D. Nadauld said Sunday afternoon.

Elder Nadauld, who was called to the Seventy June 1, 1991, related the story of his 10-year-old twin son, Aaron, who received a bump on his head shortly after the family moved into a new home. An older brother was chasing him down the unfamiliar hall when he turned a corner. He saw who he thought was his identical twin, Adam. Thinking he could outrun him, too, Aaron ran smack into a full-length mirror."Life provides for each of us, a full-length, wide-screen panorama of opportunities to run into ourselves," Elder Nadauld said.

"In more eloquent terms, Moroni was told by the Lord, `And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness . . . for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.' " (Ether 12:27.)

To illustrate faith, he spoke of a young mother in Atlanta, Ga., whose husband was killed in a car accident. Elder Nadauld and her stake president paid a visit expecting her to be upset and discouraged at having received a "bump" not of her own making. Instead they found a cheerful, calm and gracious woman.

"Brethren," she said, "I want you to know I believe in the plan of redemption. I am grateful to my Savior for the promise of a glorious resurrection with my husband. . . ." And then, putting her arms around her two children, she said, "Our faith in Jesus Christ will see us through."

"Indeed we walk by faith," said Elder Nadauld.

Elder Nadauld's example of good works was exemplified in a woman who moved into his ward when he served as bishop. Although she suffered from cerebral palsy, she spent much time serving others.

"Carol's good works became a legend. She cared for the sick, she took food to the hungry, she drove people places . . . she comforted, she lifted, she blessed." he said.

The far-reaching effects of her good works were manifest when she participated in the stake's 5K fun run, Elder Nadauld said. Carol had difficulty just walking, but she struggled and trained to increase her endurance.

After everyone else had finished the race, Carol came into view. As she started around the track toward the finish line, more than 200 people were there, some running alongside to support and hold her up, and all cheering her on.

"One day each of us will cross the finish line," Elder Nadauld remarked. "Will it likewise be to the cheers and encouragement of those we have loved and served? Hopefully it will be to the approbation of our Savior who, because of our faith and our good works, will say, `well done thou good and faithful servant.' "