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NEW YORK, October 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- ...In her cover story in the November issue of Guideposts, singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson spoke movingly of her extraordinarily close relationship with her family. She told the story of growing up in a deeply spiritual home and a nurturing church, where she first found her voice. "The tragic news of the past weekend is particularly saddening to us at Guideposts," says Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan. "Jennifer was wonderful to work with on her story--positive, inspiring, spiritually focused and remarkably even-keeled for someone to whom success and fame had come so young. All of us at Guideposts send our prayers and condolences to Jennifer."

"The story has received overwhelming response. In the past few days, there has been an unprecedented outpouring of prayers and support for Jennifer and her family posted at Guideposts.com, added Grinnan.

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Guideposts, America's pre-eminent publisher of inspirational books and magazines, is a non-profit organization headquartered in Carmel, New York co-founded in 1945 by the husband and wife team of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and Ruth Stafford Peale. Dr. Peale's landmark book, "The Power of Positive Thinking" is an all-time bestseller that has motivated and inspired millions around the world. Guideposts is a trusted and forward-looking force for positive change, an inspirational ally helping people connect faith-filled values to their lives through products and services that inspire and motivate. Guideposts Outreach initiatives touch people around the world, meeting the needs of so many with the ability to make a difference in individual’s lives during difficult times. Guideposts brings its inspirational content and stories of hope and triumph of the human spirit to life online at guideposts.com.