Welcome to The Light, your quiet hour of reflection.
A parasite called Cyclospora is reminding us how invisible our vulnerabilities can be. With an incubation period stretching up to two weeks, those affected may not feel symptoms until long after exposure, making the source of the outbreak genuinely difficult for investigators to trace.
From the invisible to the immense — the Gulf Coast is watching the sky as Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the two thousand twenty six Atlantic hurricane season, draws closer to landfall. Communities are preparing for storm surge and heavy rainfall, that particular stillness before water rises settling over coastal towns.
And in the world of faith and institution, Moody Bible Institute has named Rick Melson as its new president, following his predecessor's announced departure earlier this year. Melson has spoken of seeking wisdom beyond his own as he steps into the responsibility of guiding the institute's next chapter.
Three stories, each asking something of us — patience, preparation, and humility. That's this hour's reflection. Carry the light gently.
