Introducing Alabaster
The Sacred Beauty of Brokenness
Natalie Olson’s debut book, Alabaster, is a heartfelt invitation to encounter God’s presence in the midst of life’s deepest challenges. Releasing March 22, 2025, this inspiring story of faith is one you won’t want to miss. Join the journey today and stay connected for updates, reflections, and exclusive insights.
About Alabaster
Alabaster is my story—a journey through unimaginable grief after the loss of my 8-day-old baby girl, Elle. Early in my pregnancy, I was faced with a devastating list of diagnoses in her tiny body. Yet, I clung to a faith that could move mountains, trusting God to work in ways beyond what seemed possible. During prayer for Elle while she was still in my womb, I experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus—seeing Him face to face and receiving His peace and assurance.
Against all odds, I witnessed miracle after miracle as God defied the expectations of the doctors—from Elle’s miraculous birth to moments of resurrection power, when life returned to her tiny body after coding in the NICU at just 7 days old.
When Elle passed away the following day due to a shocking and extremely rare new diagnosis that left the doctors speechless as to how she even made it to birth, I was plunged into the darkest moments of heartbreak. Laying the shattered pieces of my heart at the feet of Jesus, I discovered that brokenness can become a vessel for His glory.
Drawing on my personal story of loss, worship, and healing, Alabaster weaves together raw emotions, timeless biblical truths, and reflective questions to guide you through your own pain. With every page, I invite you to see God’s hand in the broken places of your life, offering hope, healing, and redemption.
Like the alabaster jar poured out as an act of worship in the Bible, this book reveals how the crushing weight of grief can release a healing anointing—the oil of joy, a crown of beauty instead of ashes, and the peace that surpasses all understanding. It is both my story and an invitation—a call to bring your pain before the Lord and encounter His transforming presence.
If you’ve ever faced heartbreak, struggled to make sense of suffering, or longed for God’s nearness in the midst of pain, Alabaster will meet you there. It is more than a book; it is a journey of surrender, healing, and worship, waiting to be shared.
Meet the Author
I‘m Natalie Olson, an author and artist who uses creativity as a form of worship and reflection. My debut book, Alabaster: The Sacred Beauty of Brokenness, was inspired by the life and legacy of my daughter, Elle. Through my writing and art, I hope to share the hope and healing I’ve found in Christ, inviting others to encounter His presence even in life’s hardest moments.
I live in Minnesota with my family in a house filled with love and creativity. As a homeschooling mom, I find joy in teaching my children, pursuing my artistic calling, and encouraging others to see beauty in brokenness. Whether through words or art, my deepest desire is to help others draw closer to God and discover His faithfulness in every season.