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Omega’s Name
You probably know the word ‘Omega’ as the last letter in the Greek alphabet and its definition as the end. Yet we at Omega also know it as the first name of a sweet little orphan girl in Uganda. We had a most amazing opportunity to go on a short mission trip to...
More Than Conquerors
Second chances and do-overs are the opportunities to heal old wounds, recover from past mistakes, overcome overwhelming regret and take hold of those precious moments. Then we can FINALLY forgive the wrongs done to us, admit the wrongs we’ve committed against others...
Relationship
We are designed for relationship. Recently, I began a job at a coffee shop. It was the first big leap into our new community after moving away from family & friends, and the first adventure into the changed world from the Covid-19 pandemic. As each day unfolded I...
Seeing Potential
As I look back at my career in law enforcement, I can’t help but compare it to the journey many Omega interns face. Let me explain. In 2006 I decided to become a reserve for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. It took a lot of hard work from me, and encouragement...
A Shiny Future
Jean’s story is rather typical of the women we meet who are seeking hope for their future. “Jean” is a former intern of Omega NW. When she came to us, she had a background in retail, yet her struggle to feed her abusive habits led her to make destructive choices....
Whatcha doing?
At Omega, we are staying focused on our mission; empowering women to achieve sustainable life. We have the honor of walking alongside women who are ready for a change in their life. Often their journey isn't what they planned, and they can't figure out the next step....
Pivot. Awareness. Zoom. Woke.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh! The latest list of buzz words is lengthy and some are downright confusing. There are some terms I do understand and some I don’t. I have had to look up a lot of vocabulary words lately. One word that I don’t have to look up is HOPE. Another word is...
A Season of Change
It is hard to believe that it is March already! Spring is literally around the corner! It is one of my favorite seasons because as we break free of winter’s grip, we embrace what is to come with great anticipation. For in just a few short weeks, days will become...
Thanks For Cheering With Us
As I was running this morning, I was reminded of a story I heard many years ago. I have shared this story multiple times and it reflects beautifully the mission of Omega. Hebrews 12: 1 says: “Since we have such a huge crowd of men of faith watching us from the...
Beautiful Scars
Our family has an old farm style dining table that was handcrafted by a family friend. Over the years its surface took many hits, scratches and markings. Though it looked a bit beat up, those wooden scars held many memories. As those memories were sanded into a dusty...