{"id":109,"date":"2026-09-15T16:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2026-09-21T08:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:38:25","slug":"growing-hearts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?page_id=109","title":{"rendered":"Growing Hearts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a23bf8e wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-container-content-e29552f7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Growing-Hearts-Logo-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Growing-Hearts-Logo-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Growing-Hearts-Logo-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Growing-Hearts-Logo-1-300x300-1.png 300w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Growing-Hearts-Logo-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Growing-Hearts-Logo-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Growing-Hearts-Logo-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Growing-Hearts-Logo-1.png 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-e29552f7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Little hearts. Big truths. Growing faith.<\/strong><br>Growing Hearts is a playful space created to help children discover biblical truths through stories, activities and characters they can understand and enjoy.<br>Through simple lessons, meaningful adventures and plenty of fun, our hope is to plant seeds of faith that will continue to grow long after the story ends.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stories from Growing Hearts<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet the characters, share their adventures, and discover meaningful truths along the way. Each story is created to help little hearts explore faith, friendship, kindness and everyday life through characters they can grow to love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hans-english-cover-new.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hans-english-cover-new.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hans-english-cover-new-216x300.jpeg 216w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hans-english-cover-new-600x835.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hans lost his Jester<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A playful story about Hans, a little clown who has lost his jester and sets off to find it \u2014 discovering friendship, courage and a little bit of magic along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?product=hans-lost-his-jester-growing-hearts-childrens-story\">View Story \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FM-English-cover.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FM-English-cover.jpeg 738w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FM-English-cover-217x300.jpeg 217w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FM-English-cover-600x829.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frikkie &amp; Monica want to play outside<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Frikkie and Monica as they discover the fun of playing outside, sharing adventures and enjoying the simple moments that make friendship special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?product=frikkie-and-monica-want-to-play-outside-growing-hearts-childrens-story\">View Story \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patricia-Mouse-wants-a-trunk.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115\" style=\"width:228px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patricia-Mouse-wants-a-trunk.jpg 640w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patricia-Mouse-wants-a-trunk-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patricia-Mouse-wants-a-trunk-600x937.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patricia Mouse wants a Trunk<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patricia is a little mouse with one very big wish \u2014 she wants a trunk! Follow her playful adventure as she discovers an important lesson along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?product=patricia-mouse-wants-a-trunk-growing-hearts-childrens-stories\">View Story \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Saartjie-the-Hen-Wattpad-Book-Cover-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116\" style=\"width:230px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Saartjie-the-Hen-Wattpad-Book-Cover-2.jpg 448w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Saartjie-the-Hen-Wattpad-Book-Cover-2-192x300.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saartjie the complaining Hen<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet Saartjie, a little hen who always seems to find something to complain about! Follow her colourful adventure as she discovers an important lesson about gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?product=saartjie-the-complaining-hen-growing-hearts-stories\">View Story \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-30-2026-12_41_30-PM-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6670167642900424;width:239px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-30-2026-12_41_30-PM-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-30-2026-12_41_30-PM-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-30-2026-12_41_30-PM-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-30-2026-12_41_30-PM-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-30-2026-12_41_30-PM.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hanswors het sy Grappie verloor<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2019n Prettige storie oor Hanswors wat sy grappie verloor het en daarna gaan soek \u2014 met \u2019n avontuur vol vriendskap, moed en \u2019n tikkie pret langs die pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?product=hanswors-het-sy-grappie-verloor-growing-hearts-kinderstorie\">Ontdek die Storie \u2192<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FM-Afrikaans-Cover.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FM-Afrikaans-Cover.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FM-Afrikaans-Cover-216x300.jpeg 216w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FM-Afrikaans-Cover-600x835.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frikkie en Monica wil buite speel<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volg Frikkie en Monica terwyl hulle die lekkerte van buitespeel saam wil ontdek en dan die eenvoudige vreugdes van vriendskap ontdek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?product=frikkie-en-monica-wil-buite-speel-growing-hearts-kinder-stories\">Ontdek die Storie \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patrys-Muis-wil-n-slurp-he.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-193\" style=\"width:230px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patrys-Muis-wil-n-slurp-he.jpg 640w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patrys-Muis-wil-n-slurp-he-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patrys-Muis-wil-n-slurp-he-600x938.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patrys muis wil &#8216;n slurp he<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patrys is \u2019n klein muis met \u2019n baie groot wens \u2014 sy wil \u2019n slurp h\u00ea! Volg haar prettige avontuur terwyl sy \u2019n belangrike les langs die pad ontdek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?product=patrys-muis-wil-n-slurp-he-growing-hearts-kinderstorie\">Ontdek die Storie \u2192<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Page-1a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Page-1a.jpeg 746w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Page-1a-219x300.jpeg 219w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Page-1a-600x823.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saartjie die Hoender<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ontmoet vir Saartjie, \u2019n klein hoendertjie wat altyd iets het om oor te kla! Volg haar kleurvolle avontuur terwyl sy \u2019n belangrike les oor dankbaarheid ontdek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?product=saartjie-die-hoender-growing-hearts-kinderstorie\">Ontdek die Storie \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities for Growing Hearts<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Learning can be an adventure too!<\/strong> Explore fun, faith-filled activities created to help children engage with biblical truths in creative and meaningful ways \u2014 through colouring, challenges, reflection and play.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-11_49_19-AM-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" style=\"width:487px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-11_49_19-AM-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-11_49_19-AM-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-11_49_19-AM-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-11_49_19-AM-2-599x337.png 599w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-11_49_19-AM-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-11_49_19-AM-2.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scriptureandsoil.co.za\/?page_id=31\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"31\">Explore Free Activities \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Little hearts. 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