“Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another…” (James 4:11, NIV).

             What’s in a name? Apparently, a lot. In many cultures, a name describes the characteristics of the person who bears it.

            Enter the Murder Hornet, previously known as the Asian Giant Hornet. The Asian Giant Hornet is renowned as an apex predator within the insect world. It is known to wipe out entire honeybee hives. The Murder Hornet’s name allegedly originated with a Japanese entomologist who said, “You know, the sting is so painful, it’s like murder.”

 ^“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15, ESV).

            Spring training has begun. The start of baseball season always brings to my mind a beloved memory. My son, Garrett, played one season for a team that had not won a single game. In the bottom half of the final inning, an opposing batter popped an easily catchable ball into short right field. The second baseman back peddled, signaled to his teammates that the play was his, and incredulously watched as the ball bounced off his glove and onto the ground. The opposing team scored and summarily won the game.