Do you notice any regrets? Anything your friend would want to do over? Scripture is certainly concerned about guilt, both its causes and cure. And guilt, for whatever reason, tends to strangle spiritual growth. So we follow up on that when we get the slightest whiff of it. When you don’t know what is important in someone’s story, just ask: “What is most meaningful to you about this? What is the hardest part of this problem for you?” All such questions serve as a reminder

