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Helping people discover God's perspective through books, biblical teaching, dream interpretation, podcasts, and spiritual formation.

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Short, unhurried readings on rest, identity, and Kingdom living.

Rest

Peace Is a Compass, Not a Reward

Peace isn't what God gives you after you've figured everything out. It's how He leads you while you're still on the way.

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Identity

What You Behold, You Become

Focus is a form of worship. Where you fix your gaze quietly shapes who you are becoming — for better or for worse.

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Dream Interpretation

When God Speaks at Night

God still speaks through dreams — and He speaks to build maturity, not mystery. How to begin discerning what you're hearing.

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The Podcast

Conversations from a Higher Perspective

Unhurried teaching and conversation on Scripture, rest, prophetic maturity, and living seated with Christ — recorded to help you slow down, not speed up.

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Rest Before Action: The Order of the Kingdom

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Daily readings that anchor the mind above before the day begins.

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Eric D. Cooper
Eric D. Cooper
About Eric

Author. Teacher. Mentor.

Eric D. Cooper is an author, teacher, and mentor who has spent his life helping people trade a pressured, "under the sun" existence for the peace of God's perspective. Through books, teaching, and spiritual formation, he serves leaders and everyday believers who are tired of striving and hungry for rest.

"Our mission is simple: to help people discover God's perspective so they can live with peace, purpose, and freedom in Christ."

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The Story Behind Above the Sun

Who we are, why we write, and the perspective that changes everything.

Ecclesiastes surveys life "under the sun" and reaches an honest verdict: on its own, it is vapor. Striving, achieving, accumulating — none of it holds. But the Bible does not leave us under the sun. In Christ, we are "seated with Him in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 2:6), invited to set our minds "on things that are above" (Colossians 3:2).

Above the Sun exists to help people discover God's perspective so they can live with peace, purpose, and freedom in Christ.

Who Is Eric Cooper?

Eric D. Cooper

Eric D. Cooper is an author, teacher, director, and mentor. His work spans publishing, biblical teaching, dream interpretation, and leadership formation — all carried by one conviction: character comes before platform, identity before influence, and rest before action.

As a spiritual father to many, Eric writes and teaches with calm authority, structured clarity, and a pastoral heart. His aim is never spectacle. It is fruit — Christ formed in people.

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The Vision

This site is the first expression of a larger vision: a digital campus of books, courses, teaching, and community — including future homes for the Dream Interpretation Center, the School of the Prophets, and SHĀLAM Academy. Version by version, the goal stays the same: a thoughtfully curated place where people slow down, learn, reflect, and grow in their relationship with Christ.

What We Believe

Scripture is our final authority. Jesus Christ is Lord — fully God and fully man. Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone. The Holy Spirit indwells and empowers believers today, and every gift and revelation must bow to biblical truth and bear the fruit of the Spirit.

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Books written to lift your eyes — unhurried, biblically anchored, and made to be read slowly.

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A prophetic journey into God's presence — learn how to live free of anxiety, pressure, and performance, rooted in God's presence.

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The Blog

Readings for the Renewed Mind

Essays and reflections written to be read slowly — with Scripture open and the noise turned down.

Jul 14, 2026
Rest

Peace Is a Compass, Not a Reward

Peace isn't what God hands you after you've figured everything out. It's how the Spirit leads you while you're still on the way. Learning to read peace as confirmation of alignment.

Jul 7, 2026
Identity

What You Behold, You Become

Focus is quietly forming you. 2 Corinthians 3:18 describes transformation by beholding — which means the direction of your gaze is a discipleship decision.

Jun 30, 2026
Dream Interpretation

When God Speaks at Night

God still speaks through dreams — to strengthen, encourage, and comfort. How to begin interpreting with Scripture first, without fear, dates, or drama.

Jun 23, 2026
Leadership

Character Before Platform

Gifting can open doors that character can't keep open. Why formation must always run ahead of influence — and how to build in that order.

Jun 16, 2026
Prayer

Praying from Rest, Not for It

The seated position of Ephesians 2:6 changes the posture of prayer: we don't climb toward God's attention. We begin from His presence.

Jun 9, 2026
Kingdom Living

Agreement Determines Influence

What you come into agreement with, you empower. A quiet audit of the voices, fears, and promises currently shaping your decisions.

Podcast

The Above the Sun Podcast

Unhurried teaching on Scripture, rest, and prophetic maturity. Listen anywhere — or right here.

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Rest Before Action: The Order of the Kingdom

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The Renewed Mind Is a Relocated Mind

Colossians 3 and the practice of setting your mind above.

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Judging Prophecy Without Fear

1 Corinthians 14 and the safety of testing every word.

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Dreams, Discernment, and Maturity

Why interpretation should build responsibility, not dependency.

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Vanity, Vapor, and the View from Above

Reading Ecclesiastes with Ephesians open.

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Resources

Free Tools for the Journey

Studies, plans, and printables — free to download, made to be used slowly and shared freely.

Bible Study

Seated with Christ

A six-week study through Ephesians on identity, position, and rest.

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Reading Plan

30 Days Above the Sun

A month of Scripture readings pairing Ecclesiastes with the epistles.

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Printable

The Peace Diagnostic

A one-page reflection tool for testing decisions against the peace of God.

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Journal

Dream Journal Pages

Simple pages for recording dreams — setting, tone, symbols, and Scripture.

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Bible Study

Testing Every Word

A short study on judging prophecy with grace, Scripture, and maturity.

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Future companions for study and dream discernment, built from the books.

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