The word “repentance” has picked up a negative connotation in our culture, but it is actually good news. One Bible commentator said, “repentance from the beginning of time to this present hour has been, and remains, the most positive word from the heart of God.” The call to repent is an invitation to give up the futility and frustration of doing life on our terms and turn to God who restore us to the life for which we were made. Often, we do not respond to this invitation because we simply do not think deeply enough about what true repentance would look like for us. So here are eight questions to ask yourself and others. May they help us experience the good news of the gospel!