Funky, From Now On (De ahora en adelante)

189 Pages·2012·2.64 MB·English

by  Funky

DEDICATION
I dedicate this book to Jesus for coming into my life “just in time.” I
know that all I am “today” is thanks to you. “Only you” have the
power to change broken hearts into “pure hearts.”
“I need you” every day of my life, because I know that “this doesn’t
work” if I’m not connected to you. “Help me” to continue running with
you. “I know I’ll be victorious.”
You have given me more than I ever thought I could have. “Idon’t
change you” for anything in life. I want to “let the party continue” in
my heart, that’s why “I won’t turn back.” You’ve been “my support” at
all times. You are “my teacher,” “the one who never fails.”
My family was “an endangered species” but you held out your hand
and made a miracle. “After the fall” it was you who picked me up and
restored me and that’s why “from my inner depths” “I want to thank
you.”
CONTENTS
Cover
Title Page
Dedication
Prologue
Introduction
01. Relax, Funky Was Getting Ready
02. A Child Was Born, Chosen to Be a Messenger
03. A Wife Who Loves Me
04. A Rushed Adolescence
05. I’ve Fought a Thousand Battles
06. Change of Course
07. Everything Comes to Light
08. What I See Is Heard Very Loud
09. Recovering What Was Lost
10. The True Road
11. The Power of Forgiveness
12. I Have So Much to Learn!
13. Just in Time
14. The Beginning of My Career
15. Awards and More Songs
16. Friends Used By God
17. Clothes and Social Status
18. Before I Was Born
19. My Life, My Story
Addendums
She Wants Them to Look at Her
Why Reggaeton?
The Decision to Get Tattooed.
My Family
My Son Luis
My Son Jorge
My Son Edwin
My Daughter Karla
My Daughter Dariana
Wanda, My Love
My Parents
My Siblings
If You Are Like Me… A Sixteen-Year-Old Luis
Acknowledgements
Copyright
About the Publisher
Share Your Thoughts
Explanation Note: The lyrics of the songs were originally written in Spanish, and have been
translated into English for the understanding of English-speaking readers.
For the free music download go to:
http://www.especialidadesjuveniles.com/funky
FUNKY
FROM NOW ON
My Status
PROLOGUE
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I’ve always liked Funky. From the first time I met him I found him to be
a passionate person, full of energy. Shortly after meeting him I realized
he had a great sense of humor, and that he not only laughs easily but he
also makes whoever’s by his side laugh too. I can say that wherever he
is, there is always a party.
Funky has a strong singularity of purpose and a clear vision. He is a
tireless worker, with an energy level that would put to shame the famous
bunny from those battery commercials on television. He has a
tremendous vitality, not only on stage, but in his personal and family life
as well. This man never gets tired!
I’ve known him for many years, and I’ve seen his growth, both in his
personal life and in his ministry. I can say with ministerial certainty that
I admire him and respect him as a musician, psalmist and musical
prophet. I’ve also had the pleasure of spending time, two or three times,
with his whole family, and I’ve seen how he treats his wife and children.
There is among them as a family a mutual love, appreciation and
respect. Anyone can see that the relationship he enjoys with his family is
real, not superficial.
However, nothing I know about Funky, nothing I’ve learn about him
through the years, could prepare me to read these pages that you have
right now in front of you. His story is truly moving. Through this book,
Funky has allowed us to enter an absolutely intimate world in which we
are told, with a surprising openness and transparency, his mistakes and
setbacks, as well as all the hard knocks and sorrows that life handed him
from a very early age.
I found myself quickly turning these pages with anticipation to see how
he got out of this jam or that trouble. Likewise, he shares with us some
of his triumphs, letting us know how God took a restless Puerto Rican,
full of uncertainties, and converted him into a great man of God.
Without a doubt, Funky is a living example of how the grace of God
takes something that the enemy wanted for evil and turns it into
something glorious.
I have to make a confession: This book brought me laughter and joy, but
it also made me cry. I cried with joy at the wonderful times that Funky
lived through and at the great victories that he experienced. But I also
cried because I felt the deep pain that Funky and his family had to go
through in order for the purifying fire of God to prepare them for the
ministry that they now enjoy.
After reading this book, I was able to understand more clearly many
things about Funky. I understood his absolute devotion to his calling. I
understood the origin of his sense of humor and the reasons why he
laughs so much. I was also able to understand clearly how God has taken
him with His powerful hand and has poured onto him a singular
anointing that manifests itself in making him one of the main prophetic
voices to his generation. I feel honored to share his friendship and to be
able to call him a collaborator in the task of building the Kingdom of our
Lord Jesus Christ.
Marcos Witt
FUNKY
FROM NOW ON
My Status
INTRO
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I can have my friends on Facebook
I can have MySpace and videos on YouTube
I can have friends who follow me on Twitter
But if they are following me I must be a good leader
You can have your friends on Facebook
You can have MySpace and videos on YouTube
But stay alert, partner (friend), and don’t forget
That you must connect to Him
Don’t be careless
//This doesn’t work, partner, if I’m not connected//
“If I’m Not Connected”
[Album: Reset]
@FunkyPR
To be connected is one of our most important needs, and it’s vital in
order to socialize with other people, even in other parts of the world. A
while back, while connecting online through social media it occurred to
me: “Tonight I’m going to greet all my friends from different countries
and take some time to chat with them.” The response was so huge that
the hours passed, and my enthusiasm remained, and I ended up staying