Doing the work that God gifted us for—whether it be government work, writing, or a plumber—does not make us second-class Christians.
Jesus said, "Greater love has no man than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." This is the truest, purest and greatest form of love. Does the world remember it like it does Valentine's Day?
The call for dialogue among Christians often comes from those with inter-faith sensibilities. And talking respectfully with people of other religions is a good thing, however, in many circles "dialogue" merely serves as an antidote to evangelism.
Peter Marshall often said, "Spirituality is a matter of perception, not proof."