Transformation in Film (a seminary project)

For one of my classes this semester I was asked to do a project that helps lead people in transformation. I love movies, and I believe there are some incredibly transforming moments in film. So for my project I chose to write reflection questions for a few of the films that have been most influential in my life. I would like to invite you to participate with me in this project.

There are three movies involved in this reflection, Unbreakable, The Incredibles, and Braveheart. The intention is for them to work together. Ideally you would watch and engage in all three of the movies and reviews over the next couple weeks, but if you are crunched for time you could certainly engage in one or two of the films. You can do it alone or as a group, but however you do it engage with your whole heart. When you have finished, please leave a response on the blog. This will allow me to use your responses as a part of the project. If you are nervous about putting yourself out there, you can leave an anonymous response.

I pray that the Father will meet with you as you engage, and that you will experience his presence more and more as he transforms and fills your life with his love.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

The Incredibles

“Man fully alive is the glory of God.” St. Irenaeus

-Watch The Incredibles. Pay close attention to your reaction to the characters and story. Listen and watch for where your heart is stirred.

1. What struck you about The Incredibles? What scene was your favorite or had the biggest emotional response in you? Why do you think that is? What happened in the scene? Is there someone/something you relate to?

2. How did each of the four main characters feel about their powers early in the movie?

3. Which character do you connect or identify with the most? Why do you think that is?

4. How did that character’s feelings about having powers change at the end of the movie?

-The Incredibles is a about embracing our gifts, strengths, and passions. God created each of us for a purpose, and he has given us what we need to accomplish that purpose. We don’t need to be ashamed of or hide our gifts, strengths, and passions. He has given them to us so that we can use them, not for our own selfish purposes, but for his purpose.

5. What are your strengths? If you were a super, what real strength of yours would set you apart?

-If you have trouble identifying your strengths there are some great resources below.

Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment

Strengthsfinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

What You Do Best in the Body of Christ by Bruce Bugbee

Ask a friend who really knows you what strengths he/she sees in you.

6. How do you feel about your strengths? What do you think about them?

7. How might you more fully embrace the strengths God has given you?

8.What are you passionate about? What motivates or gets you excited?

-If you have trouble identifying your passions below are some resources.

http://www.spirithome.com/passion.html is an assessment that can be helpful.

http://www.zoweh.com/docs/Rich%20Uncle%20Exercise.pdf is an exercise that can help identify passions. The type of organization you give the money to and participate in reveals something about your passions.

9.How can your strengths and passions work in harmony in your life today?

10. What would it look like for you to live a life today where your strengths and passions are fully embraced and put into action?

11. What are some things you could do right now to live more deeply out of the strengths and passions God has given you?

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