--- description: Discover hope and purpose in See the City, a moving book by David Joannes that inspires readers to rise above suffering and embrace God's eternal Kingdom. title: Book - See the City image: https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/2-2.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://withinreachglobal.org/book-see-the-city#main-content) [![WRG-Logo-white](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/WRG-Logo-white.png) ![WRG-Logo-black](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/WRG-Logo-black.png)](https://withinreachglobal.org/?hsLang=en) - [Why the unreached](https://withinreachglobal.org/why-the-unreached?hsLang=en) - Get involved ##### [Mission trips Come as an individual or bring your team to Thailand for 7-14 days on the front lines.](https://withinreachglobal.org/trips?hsLang=en) ##### [Apprenticeship Three months of discipleship and hands-on ministry in Chiang Mai, Thailand. 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[Get See the City](https://a.co/d/5H8AO9O) × ![Amazon and Goodreads review logos](https://withinreachglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Amazon.com-Goodreads-Logos-review.png?width=300&height=73&name=Amazon.com-Goodreads-Logos-review.png) Your honest feedback helps others find the book. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [Amazon review](https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_wr_but_top?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=1737094428)[Goodreads review](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199450544-see-the-city) [Amazon review](https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_wr_but_top?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=1737094428) [Goodreads review](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199450544-see-the-city) ![stc](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/stc.png) Highly recommended ## See the City What hope remains when life is marked by suffering, loss, and brokenness? In *See the City*, David Joannes invites readers to lift their eyes beyond the pain of this world and fix them on the eternal hope found in the city of God. Inspired by the story of White Flower, a young refugee girl fleeing war in Myanmar, this moving book reveals how God’s coming Kingdom brings comfort, courage, and purpose in the midst of sorrow. Drawing from Scripture, personal reflection, and the realities of a broken world, *See the City* offers a vision of lasting hope for those longing for healing, justice, and eternity. You’ll be encouraged to live with your eyes on heaven, find strength in suffering, and join God’s redemptive work in a world desperate for His grace. [Buy the book](https://a.co/d/5H8AO9O) Look inside ## Get a free chapter Enter your contact information, and you’ll receive a free chapter of David Joannes’ book, *See the City*, sent to your inbox. White Flower # Her greatest longing was to see the city After her parents and baby brother were killed, White Flower fled through the jungle for two days until she reached safety. Despite everything she had lost, she never let go of one dream—that she would see the city someday. [Buy the book](https://a.co/d/5H8AO9O) [Coloring book companion](https://withinreachglobal.org/book-see-the-city#coloring) A refugee from Burma✦One-of-a-kind hope✦Impossible odds✦A riveting book✦ A refugee from Burma✦One-of-a-kind hope✦Impossible odds✦A riveting book✦ The promise ## What You’ll Gain from See the City Lift your eyes beyond the pain of this world and discover the lasting hope found in God’s coming Kingdom. Through Scripture, story, and reflection, See the City will encourage you to find strength in suffering, anchor your heart in eternity, and live with renewed confidence in God’s redemptive plan. ![stc028](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/stc028.jpg) ![stc-014](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/stc-014.jpg) ![stc032](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/stc032.jpg) ![stc030](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/stc030.jpg) - Discover the hope of God’s eternal Kingdom - Find comfort and courage in the midst of suffering - Lift your perspective beyond pain and present hardship - Grow in longing for heaven and confidence in eternity - See how God brings purpose and redemption through brokenness - Be encouraged to live with hope in a hurting world ![gh006](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/gh006.jpg) The coloring book companion ## Glorious Hope As you color and meditate, allow each page to quiet your heart, renew your perspective, and deepen your longing for the City God has prepared for His people. May this journey fill you with the glorious hope He created you to experience. "We move through this life with death at our heels. But One has come to crush death’s head beneath his foot and put an end to suffering once and for all." David Joannes, See the City [Get the coloring book](https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Hope-Meditative-Coloring-Joannes/dp/1737094444/) Glorious Hope ## A Meditative Coloring Book for Adults and Teens More than a coloring book, Glorious Hope is an invitation to reflect on the eternal hope found in Christ. Through beautifully illustrated pages, meaningful Scripture, and thoughtful reflections, it points beyond the brokenness of this world to the promise of God's everlasting Kingdom—a place where sorrow, pain, and death are no more. ![gh005](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/gh005.jpg) ![gh001](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/gh001.jpg) ![gh003](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/gh003.jpg) ![gh004](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/gh004.jpg) - Over 50 beautifully illustrated designs featuring people, landscapes, architecture, and floral artwork - Inspiring Scripture, reflections, and quotes from See the City by David Joannes - A variety of light and dark background designs that bring your coloring to life - A creative, Christ-centered experience that encourages reflection, peace, and renewed hope - An 8.5” × 8.5” softcover format, perfect for quiet times and personal devotion - Medium- to high-complexity illustrations designed for adults and teens Books you might like ## Browse our missions books ![The Mind of a Missionary](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/The-Mind-of-a-Missionary-2nd-edition.png) ### The Mind of a Missionary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 A practical and inspiring guide to developing the mindset, endurance, and passion needed to thrive in God’s mission. 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[Buy the book](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D38DMXCZ) ![fff-final](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/fff-final.png) 31-day devotional ## Faith for Firebrands Following the acclaimed *The Mind of a Missionary*, David Joannes returns with *Faith for Firebrands*, a 31-day devotional inspired by the life and voice of missionary C. T. Studd. Through bold, seven-minute daily readings, this powerful companion challenges you to embrace radical faith, pursue God’s mission with passion, and live fully for the nations. If you long to become a modern-day firebrand for Christ, this devotional will stir your heart, sharpen your calling, and ignite your courage.   [Buy the book](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVL4XYVF) ![tlj-final](https://withinreachglobal.org/hubfs/tlj-final.png) 31-day devotional ## That Lasting Joy Following the acclaimed *The Mind of a Missionary*, David Joannes returns with *That Lasting Joy*, a 31-day devotional inspired by the life and voice of missionary Amy Carmichael. 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